Adjunct Faculty - Nursing

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

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis—Lawrence is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Nursing courses on a part-time basis. The role requires delivering instruction per syllabi, maintaining records, and engaging students to support their goals within Ivy Tech’s policies.

Candidates should have an ASN/PN background, an active Indiana RN license, and a plan toward a master’s degree in nursing. Background checks and transcripts may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possesses a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license.
• Majority of faculty shall hold master’s degrees in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes in accordance with college policy and course objectives.
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Engage with students proactively to create a positive Ivy Tech experience.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies to engage students.

Skills

Facilitate student learning

Educational technology

Student engagement

Professional conduct

Education

ASN/PN faculty standard

Indiana RN license

Master’s degree in nursing plan/progress

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Nursing

Location: Indianapolis - Lawrence

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 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:

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

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse and,
• Possesses a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license, and
• The majority of faculty shall hold master’s degrees in nursing.

Faculty with bachelor’s degrees in nursing must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Within one semester of initial appointment, must have a written academic plan of study for completion of a Master’s degree in nursing, and
• Provides ongoing documentation (each semester) demonstrating matriculation towards completion of a Master’s degree in nursing, and
• 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.

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.

Candidates will be asked to submit official transcripts and submit to a background check prior to employment.

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 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.