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
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience in higher education or clinical education
- Experience with instructional technology and/ or educational methodology
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
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
Retirement & Financial Security
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
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
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)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
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.
