Instructor, Dental Hygiene (Multiple Positions)Job Description
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Position Summary
*This position is OPEN until Filled.
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. Teaching assignments may include days and/or evenings,
online and/or hybrid classes, and a 3-week clinical course in
summer.
Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Dental Hygiene
Instructor will be responsible, but are not limited for the
following:
- Provide didactic instruction in the Baccalaureate and/or
Baccalaureate Completion Program.
- Provide clinical and lab instruction in the Bachelor
program.
- Attend faculty meetings, program review, and development
in-services for the faculty, which may include some nights or
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.
Required Qualifications
- 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 and have already completed one or more semesters
- 3 years of clinical experience as a full-time Dental Hygienist.
1 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.
- 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.
- Current BLS-CPR Provider Card/Certificate.
- Provide membership in the American Dental Hygienists'
Association and if hired, provide membership in the Nevada state
and local component of the Nevada Dental Hygiene
Association.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in 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 began
a master's degree program in the Spring or Fall of 2024.
- 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.
- Participation in the student chapter of the American Dental
Hygienists' Association.
Starting Salary Range
Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total
years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, for
an instructor with a Master's degree, the salary range would be
$58,046 to $74,304 annually. The entire salary range is up to
$89,166 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years' experience. A
maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for initial
salary placement purposes.
This position is eligible for relocation assistance contingent upon
available funding as defined in the CSN-
NFA
Contract 2022-2025. Collective Bargaining
Agreement.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, please upload the following
documents to your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for three professional references (Name,
email and phone number)
- Current BLS-CPR Provider Card/Certificate
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned
their degrees outside of the United States must have their
educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their
college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of
the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education
Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please
reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition &
Classification team)
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.
National Search
Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement
with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at
time of travel.
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Posting Close Date
06/30/2025
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.
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conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational
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Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by
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