Adjunct Allied Health Instructor; Dental

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective division chair. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to teaching and learning with a focus upon student retention and success.

Responsible for teaching in discipline areas as assigned by the respective division chair. All instructors are expected to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter and a commitment to teaching and learning with a focus upon student retention and success.

• Observes supports and enforces the regulations policies and programs of Lake Land College; adheres to the procedures outlined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Prepares instructional materials including a course syllabus using the syllabus template provided; follows course outlines approved by the College; evaluates and assesses student performance.
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students in modalities assigned by the division chair and approved by the Vice President for Academic Services.
• Submits required documentation including student midterm attendance rosters final course grades and other information as requested or required by the division chair; maintains accurate scholastic student records.
• Is available to students and considers the general and special needs of each student; responds to student inquiries in a timely manner; advises counsels and assists students in accomplishing their course and program goals.
• Remains current with content technology and instructional methods and strategies in the discipline.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the community college philosophy including its unique ties to the workforce and the district.
• Collaborates with program coordinators or other faculty members to facilitate achievement of course goals and objectives.
• Maintains regular communication with division chair especially with regard to absences and/or cancelling class.
• Candidates for nursing position will be assigned clinical experience in acute care or long term care settings within the College district.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the division chair.

• AAS in dental hygiene, bachelor's degree preferred.
• A dental hygiene license in the state of IL is also required.

• Minimum of 2,000 hours work experience in the field

• Demonstrates ability to learn the Lake Land College information systems and processes; maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, ability to adapt instruction to various academic levels and learning styles, superior command of the English language, expertise with instructional technology

• Open minded, innovative, enthusiastic, positive attitude, and adaptive to new teaching technologies.

$800.00-$830.00 ECH