Adjunct Faculty – Dental Hygiene

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness plan

Employee assistance program

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits: fee remission

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana invites applications for Adjunct Faculty in the Dental Hygiene program on a semester-by-semester, as-needed basis. Instructors will deliver instruction using a common syllabus and approved curriculum to support open access, workforce development, and community engagement.

The role involves developing course materials, applying adult-centered teaching strategies, maintaining student records, and participating in meetings and calibration activities while

Qualifications

• Didactic instruction: Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Clinical or laboratory instruction: Associate degree or higher.
• Graduation from a CODA-accredited dental hygiene or dental program, as applicable.
• Current subject-matter expertise and appropriate clinical experience.
• Must meet applicable state dental or dental hygiene practice act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction in accordance with CODA Standards, Ivy Tech policies, and course objectives.
• Develop and maintain course materials, including the course map, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and assessments aligned with the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
• Use effective, adult learner-centered teaching strategies and instructional technology to promote student success.
• Maintain accurate student records and required documentation.
• Engage professionally with students and colleagues and participate in required meetings and calibration activities.
• Comply with college policies, FERPA, and safety and emergency procedures.
• Other duties consistent with the position may be assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate degree or higher

CODA-accredited dental hygiene/dental program

State practice act requirements

Job description

Position Summary

Adjunct Faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester, as-needed basis. Faculty deliver instruction using a common syllabus and approved curriculum while supporting Ivy Tech’s mission of open access, workforce development, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction in accordance with CODA Standards, Ivy Tech policies, and course objectives
• Develop and maintain course materials, including the course map, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and assessments aligned with the Dental Hygiene curriculum
• Use effective, adult learner-centered teaching strategies and instructional technology to promote student success
• Maintain accurate student records and required documentation
• Engage professionally with students and colleagues and participate in required meetings and calibration activities
• Comply with college policies, FERPA, and safety and emergency procedures

Other duties consistent with the position may be assigned.

Compensation

Compensation:$47.35/Contract hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Didactic instruction: Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Clinical or laboratory instruction: Associate degree or higher
• Graduation from a CODA-accredited dental hygiene or dental program, as applicable
• Current subject-matter expertise and appropriate clinical experience
• Must meet applicable state dental or dental hygiene practice act requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education or clinical education
• Experience with instructional technology or distance education

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements. As Indiana’s only full-flegged community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations.

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