Adjunct Faculty - Healthcare Specialist

About the role

The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the School.

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.
• SUBMIT 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 students on their achievements.
• Promote empathy, integrity, agility, and impact as an integral part of one's work.

Requirements

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Has a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience.
• Holds certification or licensure in a health care discipline providing care or service directly to patients.

Qualifications

• A qualified faculty member in Healthcare Specialist meets all three of the following criteria:
  • Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;
  • Has a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience;
  • Holds certification or licensure in a health care discipline providing care or service directly to patients.
• A qualified faculty member teaching HLHS 117 and HLHS 130 meets all of the following criteria:
  • Possesses an earned associate’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution,
  • Is a licensed Registered Nurse holding an unencumbered license in the state of Indiana,
  • Holds a minimum of two years licensed nursing experience, of which at least one year must be in the provision of long term care services,
  • Completed the required Indiana state department of health instructor QMA course.
• A qualified faculty member teaching HLHS 112, 114 meets all four of the following criteria:
  • Possesses an earned associate’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution,
  • Is a registered Nurse,
  • Holds a minimum of two years of licensed nursing experience, of which at least one year must be in the provision of home health care,
  • Completed the required train the trainer sessions from the Indiana Home and Hospice Care Foundation.
• A qualified faculty member teaching HLHS 221 and 222 meets both of the following criteria:
  • Is a licensed Registered Nurse holding an unencumbered license in the state of Indiana,
  • Holds a minimum of two years of licensed nursing experience, at least one of which must be experience in an acute care setting.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

Pay

$48.67 per contact hour.

Schedule

Part-time classification.