Adjunct Faculty - Healthcare Specialist

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision care plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Fee remission

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the Healthcare Specialist program. This temporary, part-time role focuses on creating a learning environment and delivering instruction aligned with school syllabi, with responsibilities covering class instruction, attendance and grading records, and accessible student support.

Qualified candidates must meet program standards: earned bachelor’s degree or higher, at least two years related healthcare experience, and

Qualifications

• Possesses a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minimum of 2 years directly related work experience in healthcare.
• Holds certification or licensure in a health care discipline providing care or service to patients.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes and provide appropriate syllabus content.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per policy.
• Be available to students outside class time and assist with issues.

Skills

Instructional skills

Adjunct teaching

Education

Baccalaureate degree or higher

2+ years related healthcare experience

Healthcare licensure or certification

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Healthcare Specialist

Location: Indianapolis

Job Type: Part-time

Classification: Adjunct faculty

Salary Range: $48.67 Per Contact Hour

Reports To: Department/Program Chair

Who We Are

Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values

• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana

About The Role

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as‑needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by the School.

Major Responsibilities

PROGRAM OPERATION: Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes. Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements. Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook. Submits requested information within established timelines.

STUDENTS: Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.

INSTRUCTION: Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Use technology such as Blackboard, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect of people, styles, and views. Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Education And Experience

Healthcare Specialist Program Standard: A qualified faculty member in Healthcare Specialist meets all three of the following criteria: 1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution; and 2. Has a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience; and 3. Holds certification or licensure in a health care discipline providing care or service directly to patients.

HLHS 117 and HLHS 130 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching HLHS 117 and HLHS 130 meets all of the following criteria: 1. Possesses an earned associate’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and 2. Is a licensed Registered Nurse holding an unencumbered license in the state of Indiana, and 3. Has a minimum of two years licensed nursing experience, of which at least one year must be in the provision of long term care services, and 4. Completed the required Indiana state department of health instructor QMA course.

HLHS 112, 114 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching HLHS 112 and 114 meets all four of the following criteria: 1. Possesses an earned associate’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and 2. Is a registered Nurse, and 3. Has a minimum of two years licensed nursing experience, of which at least one year must be in the provision of home health care, and 4. Completed the required train the trainer sessions from the Indiana Home and Hospice Care Foundation.

HLHS 221/222 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member for HLHS 221 and 222 meets both of the following criteria: 1. Is a licensed Registered Nurse holding an unencumbered license in the state of Indiana, and 2. Has a minimum of two years of licensed nursing experience, at least one of which must be experience in an acute care setting.

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care 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

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

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.