Full Time Faculty Healthcare Specialist Instructor

General Purpose and Scope of Position

Full time faculty are 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.

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
• Safeguards knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

Essential Functions

• I. INSTRUCTION
  • Delivers assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
  • Develops and maintains curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
  • Maintains student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
  • Manages a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
  • Facilitates student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
  • Uses Learning Management System (e.g. Ivy Learn, Canvas, etc.) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
  • Provides 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; provides necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
  • Maintains 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).
  • Promotes and assists in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
• III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Participates 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.
  • Participates in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
  • Stays current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
• IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH
  • Participates 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.
  • Develops community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division.
• V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
  • Provides 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.
  • Supports and engages with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
  • Attends commencement and participates as assigned by regional administration.
  • Participates in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
  • Supports program/department chair in program management activities.
  • Adheres to college and regional academic policies.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retail
• Life Insurance
• Spouse/Child Life Insurance
• LTD
• STD
• Identity Guard
• Free tuition towards Ivy Tech classes for employee and qualifying dependents
• Professional Development opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;
• Holds certification or licensure in a health care discipline providing care or service directly to patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses current instructor level certification appropriate to the course being taught.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.