Adjunct Faculty - Nursing (Anderson)

ivytech; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana is seeking adjunct nursing instructors to deliver courses and guide student learning in ASN/PN programs. You will develop syllabi, lessons, and assessments, while maintaining records and engaging with students to foster a positive educational experience.

Minimum RN experience of three years and an active Indiana license are required; a Master's degree in nursing is preferred, with ongoing plans toward that degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of RN experience.
• Current Indiana RN license.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred; at least progress toward a Master's degree.
• Ability to apply college policies and FERPA in instruction.

Responsibilities

• Delivers classes per course objectives and college policy.
• Uses technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintains accurate student records and grades.
• Engages with students to create a positive learning experience.
• Interacts professionally with colleagues and complies with policies.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements safety procedures in classrooms.

Skills

Teaching

Instructional Technology

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Record keeping

Professional communication

Education

Indiana RN license

Master's degree in Nursing

RN experience in nursing education

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: 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.

Job Description

Major 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 full- or part-time faculty member in the ASN or 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:

• 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.

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.

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.