Dental Hygiene Clinical Educator & Patient Care Lead

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Dakota Department of Dental Hygiene invites applications for a full-time Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene in Sioux Falls, SD. The role combines teaching, supervision, and direct patient care in a community health setting with Falls Community Health Dental Clinic.

Responsibilities include supervising students, delivering instruction, and ensuring CODA standards while maintaining licensure and engaging in service and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene program.
• BSDH degree required or anticipated.
• Current SD dental hygiene license or eligibility.
• SD anesthesia/nitrous certification or eligibility.
• CPR certification.
• Good standing with SD Board of Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental hygiene students during clinical education.
• Provide instruction, mentoring, and evaluation of student performance.
• Coordinate student schedules and clinical learning experiences with Falls Community Health.
• Provide direct preventive dental hygiene services during designated clinics.
• Maintain clinical documentation in EHR and collaborate with the health team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

BSDH degree

CODA-accredited program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The University of South Dakota Department of Dental Hygiene invites applications for a full-time Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene in Sioux Falls, SD. The role combines teaching, supervision, and direct patient care in a community health setting with Falls Community Health Dental Clinic.

Responsibilities include supervising students, delivering instruction, and ensuring CODA standards while maintaining licensure and engaging in service and professional development.