Adjunct - Dental Hygiene

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Ivy Tech Community College is a community based technical college which places primary emphasis on excellence in the classroom instruction.

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Ivy Tech Community College is a community based technical college which places primary emphasis on excellence in the classroom instruction.
Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.

Job Description

1. Mastery of Subject Matter

a.   Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline.
b.   Display an ability to interpret and evaluate theories in the field or discipline.
c.   Connect subject matter with related fields.
d.   Stay current in subject matter through professional development.

2. Teaching Performance

a.   Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning.
b.   Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
c.   Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s
needs.
d.   Employ available instructional technology when appropriate.
e.   Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills
through appropriate assignments.
f.   Communicate subject matter to students.
g.   Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials.
h.   Support classroom efforts to promote student success.

3. Evaluation of Student Learning

a.   Establish and adhere to learning objectives.
b.   Develop evaluation methods which fairly measure student progress toward objectives.
c.   Evaluate and return student work to promote maximum learning.
d.   Maintain accurate records of student progress.
e.   Submit final grade rosters, grade books and attendance rosters to division administrators
each semester according to established deadlines.

4. Support of College Policies and Procedures

a.   Meet scheduled classes in accordance with college policy.
b.   Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi approved course outlines for all assigned sections in
accordance with program and divisional policies.
c.   Maintain confidentiality of student information.
d.   Exercise stewardship of College facilities and materials.

5. Participation in College, Division and Program Activities

a. Respond, in a timely fashion, to information requests from College, division and program
administrators.
b. Contribute, when appropriate, to program and division curriculum development processes.
Attend program, divisional and College meetings and events as feasible.

6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

a. Maintain familiarity with College goals, mission and long-range plans.
b. Contribute to planning and development processes where appropriate.

Dental Hygiene Program Standard – Adjunct faculty member providing didactic instruction
A qualified adjunct faculty member providing didactic instruction must meet the following criteria:

Possesses an earned baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or is currently enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at a regionally accredited institution

Is a licensed dentist or dental hygienist in the State of Indiana or eligible to obtain a dental or dental hygiene license in Indiana

Has at least two years of directly related work experience

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

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