Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting

ivytech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Medical Assisting on a part-time basis. The role involves delivering classes per course objectives, utilizing instructional technology, and maintaining accurate student records under FERPA guidelines.

Applicants must have an earned associate degree, at least one year of related work experience, and appropriate professional certification or equivalent academic preparation.

Qualifications

• Possesses an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Has a minimum of one year of related work experience.
• Possesses one of: current professional certification in the field, or completed academic preparation appropriate to the course being taught.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students regularly to ensure a positive learning experience.
• Promote inclusive learning environments reflective of diverse student backgrounds.

Education

Associate degree from regionally accredited institution

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting
Location: Indianapolis
Job Type: Part-time
Classification: Adjunct faculty
Salary Range: $48.67 Per Contact Hour
Reports To: Department/Program Chair

*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

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 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:

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality educational environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A qualified faculty member meets the education component of the School of Health Sciences discipline standard by possessing the following:
• Possesses an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
• Has a minimum of one year of related work experience, and
• Possesses one of the following:
  • Current professional certification in the field, or
  • Completed academic preparation appropriate to the course being taught

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

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.