Adjunct Faculty - Surgical Technology

ivytech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Surgical Technology in a part-time capacity. The role emphasizes delivering instruction aligned with syllabi, utilizing technology, and assessing student learning within a structured academic framework.

The position requires effective teaching, collaboration with the Department/Program Chair, and adherence to FERPA and college standards to support student success.

Qualifications

• A qualified faculty member meets the education component of the School of Technology discipline standard through one of three routes.
• Possesses any specialized certifications or credentials required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR) and 5 years directly related work experience.
• Possesses a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education appropriate to course objectives and directly linked to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the COR

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students regularly in meaningful and productive ways to impact learning.
• Demonstrate teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interact with students and co-workers in a professional manner and comply with College policies.
• Maintain a safe, quality educational environment.
• Promote an environment reflecting diverse backgrounds where all individuals feel respected and valued.

Education

Workplace Specialist License (Indiana Dept of Education)

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Surgical Technology

Location: Indianapolis

Job Type: Part-time

Classification: Adjunct faculty

Salary Range: $48.67 Per Contact Hour

Reports To: Department/Program Chair

*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

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:

• A qualified faculty member meets the education component of the School of Technology discipline standard through one of three routes:
• Possesses any specialized certifications or credentials required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR) And, 5 years directly related work experience in the field that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR); or
• Possesses a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education appropriate to course objectives and directly linked to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR) And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)

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.

*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

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.