Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Description

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Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.

Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.

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Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 17.5% with 100% employer match.

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Learning & professional development opportunities.

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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.

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.

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