Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene
Ivy TechAbout the role
Faculty members are expected to stay current in their field through continuous professional development and to use innovative teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students. Additionally, they are involved in evaluating student progress, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to college policies and procedures. The role also includes mentoring students and acting as role models, thereby significantly impacting students' lives beyond the classroom.
1. Mastery of Subject Matter
Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the field of dentistry/subject matter.
Display an ability to interpret and evaluate theories in the field of dentistry/subject matter.
Connect subject matter with related fields.
Stay current in subject matter through updated continuing education.
2. Teaching Performance
Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning.
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Employ available instructional technology when appropriate.
Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
Communicate subject matter to students.
Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials.
Support classroom efforts to promote student success.
3. Evaluation of Student Learning
Adhere to course and dental assisting program learning objectives.
Develop and/or use evaluation methods which fairly measure student progress toward objectives.
Evaluate and return student work within 7 days to promote maximum learning.
Evaluate and provide immediate feedback in preclinical/clinical atmospheres.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and student progress using the learning platform and student success tools.
Submit class roster’s midterms, final grades, skills/competencies, and attendance rosters to lead instructor, department/program chair, and administrators each semester according to established deadlines.
4. Support of College Policies and Procedures
Meet scheduled classes in accordance with college policy.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Exercise stewardship of College facilities and materials.
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