Adjunct - Software Development

About the role

We are seeking a credentialed cardiac sonographer to join our mission-driven academic team. The position offers a 9-month (August–May) faculty appointment with built-in breaks, providing flexibility for professionals who value time away in the summer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g. IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• Ensure knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.
• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
• Participate in community relations and business outreach activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school/college.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school.
• Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
• Support and engage with Workforce Alignment and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.
• Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/school/faculty meetings.
• Participate in career service and alumni activities.
• Support program/department chair in program management activities.
• Adhere to college and campus academic policies.

Requirements

• Credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI.
• A minimum of an associate degree is required, but a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing the next generation of healthcare professionals while staying connected to the field.
• Experience in delivering engaging, high-quality instruction and supporting student success.
• Ability to manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and all learning environments.
• Experience in academic monitoring and coaching of student advisees.
• Ability to promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs.
• Experience in professional development activities that advance instructional and technical skills.
• Ability to stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching.
• Experience in community relations and business outreach activities on behalf of the college.
• Ability to provide institutional support as requested by college administration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adhere to college and campus academic policies.

Skills

• Effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Technology integration in education.
• Student engagement and retention techniques.
• Professional development and lifelong learning.
• Community and industry engagement.
• Institutional support and collaboration.

Benefits

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision 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
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security
• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule

9-month (August–May) faculty appointment with built-in breaks.