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Posting Details
Posting Details Institution The University of South Dakota
Working Title Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Posting Number F01915P
Department USD-Dental Hygiene
Physical Location of Position (City) Sioux Falls
Posting Text The University of South Dakota Department of Dental Hygiene invites applications for a full-time (12-month, 100%) Clinical Faculty position based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This position is part of an innovative partnership between the University of South Dakota and Falls Community Health Dental Clinic thatbines academic instruction, clinical supervision, and direct patient care in amunity health setting. The successful candidate will supervise dental hygiene students during clinical education experiences, and deliver direct patient care during designated clinic sessions. This faculty member will play an integral role in preparing future dental hygienists while advancing access to quality oral healthcare throughout the region. Essential Responsibilities Teaching & Clinical Education
Supervise dental hygiene students in the clinical setting while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.
Provide instruction, mentoring, and evaluation of student clinical performance.
Facilitate studentpetency assessments and clinical skill development.
Participate in faculty calibration, curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation activities.
Ensurepliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards, South Dakota Board of Dentistry regulations, and University policies.
Collaborate with Falls Community Health Dental Clinic staff to coordinate student schedules and clinical learning experiences. Clinical Practice
Provide direct preventive dental hygiene services within the scope of South Dakota licensure during designated clinical practice periods.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation utilizing the clinic's electronic health record.
Collaborate with dentists, dental hygienists, and other healthcare professionals to provideprehensive patient care.
Support quality improvement, infection prevention, and patient-centered care initiatives. Faculty Service & Professional Engagement
Participate in department, university, andmunity service activities.
Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and clinicalpetency.
Engage in professional development appropriate to faculty rank.
Demonstrate amitment tomunity engagement and service.
Displays initiative and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement of clinical education and patient care. Required Qualifications
Graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited Dental Hygiene program.
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH).
Current South Dakota dental hygiene license or eligibility for South Dakota licensure.
South Dakota certification to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation, or eligibility to obtain certification.
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
In good standing with the South Dakota Board of Dentistry.
Demonstratedmitment tomunity engagement and service.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonalmunication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, healthcare providers, andmunity partners. Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (MSDH) or a closely related field, or current enrollment in a graduate degree program.
Three or more years of clinical dental hygiene experience.
Previous preclinical and/or clinical teaching experience in a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program.
Experience providing care in public health, federally qualified health center, or othermunity setting.
Kledge of CODA accreditation standards and oues assessment. Work Schedule
This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position. Clinical education activities are generally scheduled Tuesday through Thursday during the academic year. The faculty member will also provide direct patient care at Falls Community Health Dental Clinic during designated clinic sessions, anticipated to average approximately one and one-half days per week (Mondays, Fridays). This position offers a unique opportunity tobine teaching, clinical practice, andmunity service through a partnership between the University of South Dakota and Falls Community Health Dental Clinic. Faculty maintain an active clinical role while educating future dental hygienists, expanding access to care, and strengthening South Dakota's oral health workforce. The University of South Dakota ismitted to fostering an environment of academic excellence, collaboration, innovation, and service. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Date 08/19/2026
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 09/20/2026
Advertised Salarymensurate with education and experience, plus State of SD benefits package
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100
Tenure Status Term
Proposed Rank Instructor
Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations Enrolling over 2,100 students, the USD School of Health Sciences is the onlyprehensive School of Health Sciences in the state and is a leader in interprofessional education. The School of Health Sciences is home for eleven graduate degree majors, six undergraduate degree majors, four minors, and five certificate programs. The majors include Addiction Counseling and Prevention, Dental Hygiene, Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, and Social Work. In addition, the SHS is home for two centers: the Center for Prevention of Child Maltreatment and the Interprofessional Health Education Center. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement USD ismitted to fostering a dynamic and weing working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD ismitted to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse. Information Nicole Solomon
Program Assistant I
nicole.solomonusd.edu
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Intense Customer Interaction, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations
Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask
If other protection is used please identify As appropriate for dental hygienist
Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Lifting light, Repetitive Motion, Use Both Hands, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Driving, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Walking, Climbing Stairs, Reaching, Squatting, Stretching
Describe any of the conditions selected Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision
Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Radiation, Vibrations, Vaccination rmended due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Noise, Work in narrow aisles/passageways
Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Clinical Environment, Office Environment, Lab Environment
If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.