Full-Time Faculty – Dental Hygiene

Ivy Tech Community College • South Bend, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Full-time faculty deliver didactic and clinical instruction using a common syllabus and approved curriculum while supporting Ivy Tech’s mission of open access, workforce development, and community engagement. Faculty are obligated to the on-campus and off-campus time necessary to meet their professional responsibilities for classes, laboratories, office hours, meetings, and other assignments. Full-time faculty members are guaranteed the equivalent of a full load during the nine-month or twelve month agreement period. FLSA: Exempt Supervision: Program Chair or Dean Compensation: $50,000 Salary, 9-month contract

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in higher education or clinical education
• Experience with instructional technology and/ or educational methodology

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, calibration activities, and professional development
• Provide academic-related coaching and advising, institutional support, community relations, and business outreach
• Comply with college policies, FERPA, and safety and emergency procedures
• Other duties consistent with the position may be assigned.

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