Adjunct - Healthcare Specialist

Major 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.
• Submits 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.
• Congratulates all students who successfully complete the course.

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 113 meets both of the following criteria:
• Mets the Healthcare Specialist Program Standard, or
• Possesses an earned associates degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution with at least 5 years directly related work experience;
• Possesses current certification in Dementia Care.
• 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,
• Has 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,
• Has a minimum of two years 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 for HLHS 221 and 222 meets both of the following criteria:
• Is a licensed Registered Nurse holding an unencumbered license in the state of Indiana,
• Has a minimum of two years of licensed nursing experience, at least one of which must be experience in an acute care setting.

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.

About the Role

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.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30,000 - $40,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically part-time, with varying hours based on course load and program needs.