Adjunct Faculty-Nursing

Ivy Tech; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision care plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement savings plan

Fee remission for employees and depend

Family fee remission

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College invites applications for full- or part-time faculty in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and Practical Nursing (PN) programs. Candidates should demonstrate nursing expertise, teaching ability, and commitment to student success in a diverse college environment.

Minimum RN experience, an Indiana RN license, and a plan toward a Master’s in nursing are required or expected; most faculty hold a master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of RN experience.
• Current, unencumbered Indiana RN license.
• Majority of faculty shall hold master’s degrees in nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing requires an academic plan toward a Master’s degree and ongoing documentation of matriculation toward the degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform all instructional duties to facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus to students; follow syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Deal with student concerns; consult with program chair to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course.
• Use classroom technology (Blackboard, PowerPoint, etc) as appropriate.
• Notify program chair in event of any emergency.
• Conduct all work activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of population, views and learning styles.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Skills

Teaching in nursing

Writing and grammar

Communication with students

Task organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Blackboard

PowerPoint

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College is a community based technical college which places primary emphasis on excellence in the classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform all instructional duties to facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus to students; follow syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Deal with student concerns; consult with program chair to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course.
• Use classroom technology (Blackboard, PowerPoint, etc) as appropriate.
• Notify program chair in event of any emergency.
• Conduct all work activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of population, views and learning styles.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

A full- or part-time faculty member in the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) and Practical Nursing (PN) program must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse and,
2. Possesses a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license, and
3. The majority of faculty shall hold master’s degrees in nursing.
4. Faculty with Bachelor’s degrees in nursing must meet ALL of the following requirements:
   1. Within one semester of initial appointment, must have a written academic plan of study for completion of a Master’s degree in nursing, and
   2. Provides ongoing documentation (each semester) demonstrating matriculation towards completion of a Master’s degree in nursing, and
   3. Continued employment of a person who does not hold a Master’s degree in nursing shall be contingent upon documented progress towards their approved academic plan.

Preferred Qualifications

Competency in teaching courses in assigned area attained through actual classroom teaching experience. Writing and grammar skills. Ability to communicate concepts to students to assist in their learning. Ability to organize tasks and establish priorities with little or no direct supervisor input. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.

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.