Adjunct Faculty – Dental Hygiene

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:$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

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

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.