Adjunct Instructor – Healthcare Specialist

About the role

Ivy Tech Community College of Evansville is searching for high-quality adjunct faculty to support the Healthcare Specialist program. This role will instruct students who may go on to have careers as a Healthcare Specialist or Clinical Support Assistant. These classes will be taught at the Deaconess Health Science Building Downtown in downtown Evansville, IN. Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. 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.
• Be 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, Canva, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.
• In event of emergency absence, notify program/department chair.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promote same as an integral part of one's work.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties associated with the position may be assigned.

Pay

$45.00 per contact hour (approximately $2,160 per 8-week course).

Schedule

This role would start in August and run during the fall term. The classes for this role will run in the morning on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing instruction at a post-secondary institute.

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
• Educational Benefits: Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.