Adjunct Faculty, CNA

ivytech; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana is seeking adjunct nursing instructors to deliver assigned classes, align with syllabus, and assess student performance within college policy. This position emphasizes clinical teaching, use of technology, and ongoing curriculum development.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, maintaining records, and promoting engaging teaching strategies while upholding FERPA and safety standards across classrooms and labs.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in Indiana.
• Has a minimum of one year of licensed nursing experience.
• Has completed Indiana Department of Health Train-the-Trainer.
• One of the following: Completed the required state training including adult learning theory or holds a Workplace Specialist License in Health Science.

Responsibilities

• Delivers 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 to create a positive learning experience and implement active teaching strategies focusing on engagement.
• Interacts with students and co-workers professionally, complies with College policies and guidelines.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and learning environments.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

RN or LPN license (Indiana)

Indiana Dept. of Health Train-the-Trainer

Workplace Specialist License (Health Science)

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as‑needed basis. Adjunct 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.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Didactic (lecture)

• Is a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse licensed and in good standing in the State of Indiana and
• Has a minimum of one year of licensed nursing experience, and
• Has completed Indiana Department of Health Train-the-Trainer
• One of the following:
• Completed the required state training session including adult learning theory or
• Holds a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education in any Health Science.

Clinical/Lab

• Is a licensed nurse holding an unencumbered license in the state of Indiana, and
• Has a minimum of one year of licensed nurse experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience teaching CNA Course in a college setting.

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.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.