Full-Time Faculty – Dental Hygiene
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
