Adjunct - Dental Assisting

Major Responsibilities

• Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Submits requested information within established timelines.
• Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance.
• Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s).
• Use technology such as Blackboard, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.
• In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.
• Congratulate all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Is a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or licensed dentist (DDS).
• Holds an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certificate.
• Has two years of directly related experience.

Program Operation

Performs all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes. Provides syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements. Maintains student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook. Submits requested information within established timelines.

Students

Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance. Deals with student concerns and, if necessary, consults with program coordinator to resolve issues.

Instruction

Meets all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Uses technology such as Blackboard, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.

Qualifications

• A qualified faculty member teaching didactic courses in the Dental Assisting program meets all three of the following criteria:
• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution,
• Is a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or licensed dentist (DDS),
• Holds an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certificate,
• Has two years of directly related experience.

• A qualified faculty member teaching laboratory and clinical courses in the Dental Assisting program meets both of the following criteria:
• Is a certified Dental Assistant (CDA),
• Has two years of directly related work experience.

Benefits

• 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
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

About the College

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
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

About Ivy Tech Community College

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.