Faculty-Nursing

POSITION PURPOSE

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Essential Functions

• Instruction

  • 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. Blackboard) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.

Retention and Student Success

• 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.

Professional Development

• 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.

Community Relations and Business Outreach

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.

• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division.

Institutional Support

• 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 Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).

• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.

• Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.

• Participate in career service and alumni activities.

• Support program/department chair in program management activities.

• Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.

Note

• This position is on a 9-month academic year contract. Additional courses could be available during the Summer, depending on enrollment. The starting 9 month salary for this position at an F-2 rank is $60,000. Actual salary and rank will be determined by education and experience.

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
    • Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
    • 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
      • Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
      • Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
      • Paid professional development opportunities
      • Work‑Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
      • Flexible work arrangements where available
      • Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
      • Paid parental leave (4 weeks)