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Full-time Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
Watertown School District 14-4 (SD)
Lake Area Technical College - Watertown, South Dakota Job Details
Job ID:
5844813
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Title:
Full-time Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
Position Overview:
The Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor is responsible for providing didactic, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical instruction to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program. This position supports student learning through instruction, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation while maintaining compliance with accreditation standards, institutional policies, and professional dental hygiene practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Current South Dakota dental hygiene license or eligibility for licensure.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical dental hygiene experience.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and patients.
Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience preferred.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and competency-based education preferred.
Reports To:
Dental Hygiene Program Director, Dean of Academics, Vice President
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teach didactic courses as assigned by the Program Director.
Teach assigned dental hygiene courses in preclinical and/or clinical settings.
Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
Supervise students during clinical experiences to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Support program policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
Participate in faculty meetings, calibration sessions, and professional development activities as requested.
Promote professionalism, ethical conduct, and evidence-based practice.
Maintain current knowledge and competency in dental hygiene education and clinical practice.
Employment Status
Full-time, clinical instructor position; schedule varies based on program needs.
Terms of Employment
Contract Length:
222 days Salary set by Watertown Board of Education in accordance with the state postsecondary technical instructor salary formula.
Salary:
$62,640.00 - $93,961.00
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$62,640 to $93,961 Per Year
Job Requirements
At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
