Adjunct Faculty- Nursing

ivytech; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an adjunct nursing faculty member to deliver clinical courses and create a learning environment that helps students reach their goals. You will instruct and assess students using the college syllabi, maintain attendance and grading records, and coordinate with the program chair as needed.

Minimum qualifications include ASN and PN program faculty standards, at least three years of RN experience, a current Indiana RN license, and a majority of nursing faculty

Qualifications

• Competency in teaching courses in assigned area.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing courses and facilitate student learning.
• Provide syllabus to students and ensure content.
• Maintain attendance and grading records.
• Follow timelines and required documentation.
• Coordinate with program chair to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes.
• Utilize classroom technology (Canvas, PowerPoint).
• Adhere to FERPA and other regulatory standards.

Skills

Teaching competency

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ASN/PN faculty credential

Indiana RN license

Master's degree in nursing preferred

Tools

Canvas

PowerPoint

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: Deliver Nursing clinical courses as assigned. 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

• •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 (Canvas, 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. 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.

Compensation: $47.35/ Contracted hour

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

The majority of faculty must be full-time employees of the institution. ISBN Title 848 I- A-C 1-2-13.

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.

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

1. Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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.

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.