Dental Assisting, Full-Time 9-Month Faculty

Ivy Tech Community College • Sellersburg, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Dental Assisting, Full-Time 9-Month Faculty member to provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs. The role involves providing timely and meaningful feedback to students, engaging them outside of class, offering institutional support and community service, and participating in student retention and completion initiatives. The faculty member will support the College’s mission and strategic plan, and conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Requirements

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Is a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or licensed dentist (DDS).
• Has two years of directly related work experience.
• Submit unofficial transcripts.
• Submit resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• Submit cover letter.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and following College loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Ensure the classroom and instructional laboratory environment are conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and College safety standards and practices.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to programmatic students in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate College resources.
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
• Coordinate with Chair and Dean to support recruitment, retention, and student success.
• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
• Ensure completion of professional development required to maintain professional licensure.
• Meet all professional development requirements of program accreditor.
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to professional area of instruction.
• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the College to advance the College’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for program, school, or campus.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance College relationships within service area as appropriate in the program or school.
• Provide institutional support as expected by College administration that may include curriculum development, classroom management, accreditation efforts, committee and task force assignments, attendance at commencement or other activities that are college-wide or specific to the campus, program, or school.
• Support and engage with CareerLink and Development (Ivy Tech Foundation).
• Participate in school, campus, and College meetings.
• Participate in alumni activities.
• Adhere to College and campus academic policies.
• All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision 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
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level