adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting

ivytech; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision care plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

Fee remission for employees and depend

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in Medical Assisting to teach and support student learning in assigned courses. This is a temporary, part-time position hired each semester as needed, with responsibilities aligned to department syllabi.

The role requires delivering instruction, using Canvas and PowerPoint, maintaining attendance and grading records, and being available to students outside class hours.

Qualifications

• Earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two years of directly related work experience.
• Current professional certification in the field or completed academic preparation appropriate to the course.
• Or possess all of the following criteria: associate degree, at least one year related work experience, and current certification or completed academic preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties to teach and facilitate student learning.
• Provide syllabus for course(s) and follow syllabus requirements.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per policy.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time.
• Meet all scheduled classes and use Canvas/PowerPoint as appropriate.
• Notify program chair in case of emergencies.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in all activities.

Skills

MAERB Core Curriculum

Two years related experience

Current professional certification

Academic preparation for course

Baccalaureate degree

Associate degree

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

Current professional certification

Academic preparation for MAERB

Tools

Canvas

PowerPoint

Job description

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.
  • Submit requested information within established timelines.
• STUDENTS:
  • Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions or 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 Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.
  • In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.
  • Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
  • Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Pay: $47.35 per contact hour

Hours : Daytime, evening, or weekend classes - based on availability and course schedule

Education, Experience And Other Requirements

• A qualified Medical Assisting faculty member:
  • Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, AND
  • Is current and competent in the MAERB Core Curriculum objectives included in their assigned teaching, as evidenced by two years of directly related work experience, and one of the following:
  • Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program and/or discipline being taught or a Current Professional certification in the field
  • Or possesses all of the following criteria:
  • Possesses an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Has a minimum of one year of related work experience
  • Current professional certification in the field or completed academic preparation appropriate to the course being taught

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

• *Candidates must upload a copy of their transcripts in order to be considered

Benefits

• 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.