Adjunct Faculty - Nursing

About the role

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. They are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided; making optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods; supplementing and altering, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials; maintaining accurate student records, grades, and other requirements; engaging with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College; demonstrating evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning; interacting with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations; and maintaining a safe, quality educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with college policy and course objectives.
• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality educational environment.

Requirements

• Absolutely must have an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) and Practical Nursing (PN) Program Faculty Standard.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possesses a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license.
• The majority of faculty shall hold master’s degrees in nursing.
• Faculty with bachelor’s degrees in nursing must meet ALL of the following requirements:
  • Within one semester of initial appointment, must have a written academic plan of study for completion of a Master’s degree in nursing.
  • Provides ongoing documentation (each semester) demonstrating matriculation towards completion of a Master’s degree in nursing.
  • Continued employment of a person who does not hold a master’s degree in nursing shall be contingent upon documented progress towards their approved academic plan.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Skills

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of instructional methods.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with students and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain a safe, quality educational environment.

Benefits

All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript. Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

• 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