Part - Time Instructor, Dental Hygiene Clinical - FY 2027
Job Description
Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by department need. This position may close early if the hiring need is filled, or we receive too many applications.
The Dental Hygiene Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in the clinical setting or laboratory within the Dental Hygiene Program. The adjunct faculty member supports student learning and success through effective teaching strategies, assessment of student performance, professional mentoring, and adherence to program, institutional, and accreditation standards.
Core Responsibilities
Provide clinical and/or lab instruction in the Dental Hygiene Bachelor program. May include nights. Course assignments are at the discretion of the Program Director.
Supports student learning and success through effective teaching strategies, assessment of student performance, professional mentoring, and adherence to program, institutional, and accreditation standards.
Attend faculty development in-services and program review which may include nights and weekends.
Support the goals, missions, and core values of the dental hygiene program by building good relations through clear communication with the director, faculty, and students.
Job Duties
Supervise students during laboratory and clinical experiences to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Evaluate student clinical competencies and ensure compliance with program standards and clinical requirements.
Monitor infection control, safety procedures, and professional conduct within the clinical setting.
Knowledge & Skills
Effective communication strategies, verbal and written in dealing with students and other involved parties.
Possess current and up to date clinical dental hygiene skills - instrumentation
Possess skills in the use of dental & dental hygiene technologies such as paperless charts and digital radiography
Knowledge of the appropriate assigned subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.
Abilities
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability to engage students in the learning process.
Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
Ability to demonstrate and supervise clinical procedures.
Physical Effort
Ability to work in clinical or laboratory settings for extended periods.
Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds but may require intermittent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.
Minimum Requirements
Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene program.
3 years of full-time (3 days a week or more) clinical dental hygiene experience.
Current NV Dental Hygiene License and local anesthesia & nitrous license
Provide all vaccination/titers as required by the Dental Hygiene Program and/or healthcare facilities.
Current CPR
Preferred Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene or Associate Degree Dental Hygiene with a related bachelor's degree. The dental hygiene degree must be granted from a CODA Accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
4+ years of full-time (3 days a week or more) clinical dental hygiene experience.
Work Schedule
This is an on-site position.
16-week commitment Fall and Spring, Optional 10-week commitment for Summer.
Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours and may include nights.
Salary Information
$925 per Instructional Unit for Lecture Classes
$57.81 per hour of Lab or Clinical Instruction
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
25.0%
Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:
- Resume /CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial College Transcripts
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Posting Close Date
06/30/2027
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.
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