Dental Hygienist - Clinical Instructor of Surgical Services - Periodontics

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Dental Hygienist - Clinical Instructor of Surgical Services - Periodontics

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Description

Creighton University School of Dentistry (CUSOD) is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to support and develop the didactic and clinical periodontal curriculum of the school and will provide dental students with a broad spectrum of experiences in the treatment of the dental patient within an educational setting.

Primary appointment will be in the Department of Surgical Services which includes the specialties of periodontics and oral surgery. Academic rank will be Clinical Instructor with salary based upon qualifications.

This is a full time, benefit eligible, non-tenure-track position serving 7.5 Half days per week over 52 weeks with CUSOD performance guidelines for Clinician Educator - Non-Tenure Track. You will work with a team of dedicated faculty and leaders who are building on a rich legacy of excellence in dental education and expanding our capacity as a national resource for the dental profession. Primary appointment will be in the department of Periodontics.

Position responsibilities include: Instruct dental students in their evaluation of patients' periodontal classification and caries risk; consult with students on appropriate treatment and follow-up care; work collaboratively with students and DDS faculty in development of appropriate treatment plan(s) for comprehensive patient care; instruct and evaluate dental students on scaling (removal of calculus and biofilm), patient education, and quality of care; instruct dental students on the proper use of dental instruments; instruct dental students on patient counseling strategies including smoking cessation, nutrition; the use of adjunctive oral hygiene aids and assist dental students in Board preparations during the spring and summer terms as well as instruct freshman and sophomore dental students in the Periodontics preclinical laboratories; monitor infection control and adhere to reporting standards such as following OSHA, HIPAA, and FERPA guidelines and during the spring and summer terms, instruct first and second year dental students in the preclinical periodontal labs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidates must possess and maintain an unrestricted Nebraska Dental Hygiene License.
• Candidates must also possess strong organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, interdisciplinary environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Five years clinical dental hygiene experience.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint and other educational tools and course content platforms.
• Prior experience in an educational setting, demonstrating the ability to foster student learning, development and decision making.

Application Instructions

How To Apply

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio

The Complete application must include:

• Cover Letter
• CV or Resume

If a candidate is called for an interview, they may be asked to provide one or all of the following:

• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
• Letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate's teaching ability
• Statement of teaching philosophy as it applies to dental education
• Make formal presentation to faculty body a sample of scholarly activity

The School of Dentistry provides an exceptional education in an unrivaled clinical learning environment and is an integral component of Creighton University, a dynamic and growing institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha boasts a lively, thriving metropolitan community conveniently located in the nation's heartland.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AAP/EEO Statement

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Department

School of Dentistry

Posted

Mon, 05/04/2026

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