Adjunct Faculty: Dental Assistant
Heartland Community College
Description
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We seek applicants for part-time adjunct instructors to teach Dental Assistant courses within the College’s Health Sciences division. We have an immediate need for an instructor to teach the Dental Assistant course beginning evenings in March 2026. This course familiarizes students with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provides training in the professional and interpersonal skills required to function as an assistant in a dental practice. The majority of the course focuses on core technical skills in dental assisting, including equipment use and function, proper patient positioning, dental hand-pieces, and sterilization and patient safety.
This position requires availability to teach evening classes.In addition to teaching, general expectations include:- Evaluate student learning outcomes within established protocols.
- Prepare syllabi for courses taught consistent with established approvals.
- Manage student issues and problems in a manner consistent with the Student Handbook.
- Create a learning environment that fosters student success and the attainment of defined learning outcomes on the master syllabus.
- Demonstrate competence and remain current in the discipline.
- Use major IT systems necessary for performance of basic job duties including email, grade and required attendance submissions, and learning management systems.
- Cooperate with Student Success and Enrollment Services staff in advocating for student persistence and completion.
- Maintain reasonable accessibility to students.
- Cooperate with College-wide and division instructional goals
Requirements
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Desired Qualifications
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- Associate degree
- Dental assistant national board certification, as a Dental assistant
- Successful teaching experience
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Please upload copies of any relevant certifications and/or transcripts when completing the online application process.
Review of applications will be ongoing.
For additional information, please contact Kelly Pyle, Dean of Health Sciences, at Kelly.Pyle@heartland.edu.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.
Adjunct faculty shall be compensated per Equated Contact Hour (ECH) of instruction. As of time of posting, the compensation rate per ECH for new Adjunct Faculty is $1,011.
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Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.
HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.
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EMPLOYEE LEAVE
Paid Leave: Adjunct Faculty shall be eligible for one hour per term of paid leave for each contact hour of load in a given term, which leave shall be noncumulative from academic term to academic term and maybe used without stating the reason for the leave. Whenever possible, the Faculty Member shall give prior notice to the Supervising Administrator of his or her intention to use said leave.
Bereavement and Legal Leave: Refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Adjunct Faculty.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
With prior approval of the appropriate Supervising Administrator, Adjunct Faculty may be absent from class with pay to attend workshops, conferences, or seminars directly related to their work at the College. Unless a greater amount is approved by the Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs, the College shall pay up to $400 per fiscal year for workshop, conference, or seminar for fees and expenses incurred by the Faculty Member, which may be requested from a pool not to exceed $12,000 per fiscal year. For Adjunct Faculty in Tiers 2 and above, the professional development allowance may also include memberships in professional organizations, books, subscriptions, publications related to the Faculty Member’s academic discipline, documentation of successful completion of a college-level course that advances the Adjunct Faculty Member's professional development, or other professional development as approved by the Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs or designee.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS) - choice of Traditional, Portable, or
Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction
Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) – automatic enrollment with pre-tax
payroll deduction (3%). Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire
Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules
OTHER BENEFITS
Tuition Waiver: Providing a tuition waiver for HCC courses allows employees to avail themselves of educational opportunities that the College offers. Such a benefit encourages personal and professional growth that can aid employees in performing their role at the College.
Adjunct Faculty are eligible for 100% tuition waivers. Spouse or civil union partner and dependent(s) of Adjunct Faculty in Tiers 1, 2, and 3 are eligible for 50% tuition waivers. Spouse or civil union partner and dependent(s) of Adjunct Faculty in Tiers 4 and 5 are eligible for 100% tuition waivers.
Licensure Expenses: Upon request of the Faculty Member, the Supervising Administrator may authorize payment of up to $50 per license or license renewal fee in circumstances where the Supervising Administrator determines that licensure is required to teach an assigned class or would be beneficial to the instruction of such class.
Vision Discount Programs: McLean County Eye Center and Bard Optical. Provide Name and/or Heartland ID card.
Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)
Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits are dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, number of hours worked, etc.