Adjunct Faculty - Medical Terminology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 61,992,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks adjunct faculty to teach HLHS 101 (Medical Terminology) and non-clinical courses. Responsibilities include delivering classes, developing materials, and maintaining student records in line with FERPA and college policies.

This is a part-time, per-contact-hour role with focus on engaging students using current technologies and promoting diverse, inclusive learning environments. Competitive benefits for part-time staff are offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Has a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience.
• Holds certification or licensure in a health care discipline providing care or service directly to patients.
• Holds Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education in Health Science or Dental Careers with relevant medical Terminology coursework.
• College level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with college policy and course objectives.
• 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.
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with college policies.
• Ensures knowledge of emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and all learning environments.
• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees.
• Monitor and document student performance, provide interventions, and referrals to resources.
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours per policy.
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs.

Education

Earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution

Minimum of 2 years directly related work experience

Certification or licensure in a health care discipline providing care or service directly to patients

Workplace Specialist License from Indiana Department of Education in Health Science or Dental Careers with relevant medical Terminology coursework

Job description

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.

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.

A qualified faculty member teaching HLHS 101 (Medical Terminology) courses meets the Healthcare Specialist program standard or the course standard, whichever standard applies to the specific course. This posting is for non-clinical courses:

Program Standard

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution;
• Has a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience;
• Holds certification or licensure in a health care discipline providing care or service directly to patients;
• Holds a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education in any Health Science or Dental Careers with relevant medical Terminology coursework.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College level teaching experience.

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Pay Rate: $45.50 Per Contact Hour

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.

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.

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 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.

At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life‑changing achievements. As Indiana’s only full‑fledged community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations. Competitive benefits and professional development programs The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace