Full-Time Nursing Professor

About the role

This is a full-time, exempt faculty position. You’ll report to the School Dean. Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

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. Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Review and analyze program data as related to completion and retention. Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention.
• Create course schedules conducive to student learning and student access.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with at least 3 years of experience in the field. Hold a current, unencumbered Indiana RN license. Preferably possess a master's degree in nursing. If you hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing, you’re still eligible if you: Complete a written academic plan to earn your Master’s degree Show continued progress toward your degree each semester.

Qualifications

To qualify for this role, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, a current, unencumbered Indiana RN license, and preferably a master's degree in nursing. If you hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing, you must complete a written academic plan to earn your Master’s degree and show continued progress toward your degree each semester.

Skills

Strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect. Ability to deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning. Experience in developing and maintaining curriculum and supporting course materials. Knowledge of federal, state, and college safety standards and practices. Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (e.g. Canvas). Ability to provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees. Experience in monitoring and documenting student performance throughout the semester. Ability to promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs. Strong commitment to 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. Ability to participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure. Ability to stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning. Ability to 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. Ability to develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division. Ability to 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. Ability to support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations). Ability to attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration. Ability to participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings. Ability to participate in career service and alumni activities. Ability to support program/department chair in program management activities. Ability to adhere to college and regional academic policies. Ability to review and analyze program data as related to completion and retention. Ability to determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention. Ability to create course schedules conducive to student learning and student access.

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)
• Additional Perks Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
• Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too.

  Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.