Part - Time Instructor, Dental Hygiene Clinical - FY 2027

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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Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

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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.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSN-External/job/CSN---Charleston-Campus/Part---Time-Instructor--Dental-Hygiene-Clinical---FY-2027_R0152377

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