Lead Dental Assisting Program Director

Ivy Tech Community College; Sellersburg (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness coverage

Dental & Vision plans

Retirement plan

Tuition remission

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a 12‑month faculty member to oversee the Dental Assisting program, ensuring accreditation compliance, enrollment management, and instructional quality across delivery methods. The role emphasizes student engagement, timely feedback, and alignment with college missions and standards.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and licensure (CDA/DDS/RDH), with experience in program reviews, academic advising, and laboratory facility

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and manage curriculum aligned with accreditation standards.
• Experience coordinating program reviews and accreditation activities.
• Ability to monitor student progress and support retention efforts.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Dental Assisting program including accreditation, enrollment, and HR tasks.
• Deliver instruction and use varied delivery formats to meet learning outcomes.
• Coordinate with departments and external partners to ensure quality, standards, and compliance.
• Support student retention, completion initiatives, and academic advising.

Skills

Curriculum design

Enrollment management

Student coaching

Instructional quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

CDA or DDS or RDH licensure

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a 12‑month faculty member to oversee the Dental Assisting program, ensuring accreditation compliance, enrollment management, and instructional quality across delivery methods. The role emphasizes student engagement, timely feedback, and alignment with college missions and standards.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and licensure (CDA/DDS/RDH), with experience in program reviews, academic advising, and laboratory facility