Instructor, Dental Hygiene - Tenure Track - Fall 2026 (Revised)

Nevada System of Higher Education • Charleston, SC

6d • $58,046 - $89,166

About The Position

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN), Department of Dental Sciences, Diagnostic Evaluation and Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a full-time tenure track Dental Hygiene Instructor to begin Fall semester 2026. Teaching assignments may be multi-campus with the possibility of day, evening, weekend, summers, in-person, online, and/or hybrid classes in accord with department needs. Under the direction of the Program Director and Department Chair, the Dental Hygiene Instructor will be responsible, but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene OR Associate of Science-Dental Hygiene AND a bachelor's degree in a health-related field from an accredited institution.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program for either Dental Hygiene, Education, Higher Education, Public Health, OR an equivalent degree in a health-related profession from a regionally accredited College or University. Consideration will be given to BSDH degree applicants who are beginning a master’s degree program in the Fall of 2026.
• Three years of clinical experience as a full-time Dental Hygienist. One year of experience is equal to 11-12 months of full-time practice. Part-time practice (a minimum of 2 days a week) for 11-12 months will be equivalent to 6 months' full-time experience. Full-time and Part-time employment must be specified in the description of employment.
• Provide evidence of an active Nevada Dental Hygiene license with local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits or the ability to obtain a Nevada Dental Hygiene license and the local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits prior to beginning start date of employment.
• Must have by the start of employment a current BLS-CPR Provider Card/Certificate.
• Must have by the start of employment membership in the American Dental Hygienists' Association and if hired, provide membership in the Nevada state and local component Dental Hygiene Associations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior didactic and clinical teaching experience in a Dental Hygiene program.
• Leadership/Management experience in a Dental Hygiene program.
• Experience teaching and/or working with diverse student and staff populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 15 instructional units per semester of DH courses, including online and in-person lectures, labs, and clinical courses. May include nights and off-campus sites.
• Attend faculty meetings, program review, and development in-services for the faculty, which may include nights and weekends.
• Maintain office hours for student advisement and remediation, per CSN Policy.
• Participate in community service and program committee assignments, which may include nights and weekends.
• Utilize various forms of online learning technology in teaching methodology.
• Support the goals, missions, and core values of the dental hygiene program by building good relations through clear communication with the director, faculty, staff, and students.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time