Adjunct Faculty - Surgical Technology

ivytech; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision care plan

Employee Assistance Program

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking adjunct instructors to teach and support student learning in scheduled classes on a part-time, semester-by-semester basis.

Positions are posted to build a pool for future openings; applicants are contacted only if a need arises or if minimum requirements are not met.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies relevant to instruction.
• Excellent technical and classroom technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per college policy.
• Submit information within established timelines.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time.
• Address student concerns and consult with program coordinator when needed.
• Meet all scheduled classes for contracted courses.
• Use technology such as Canvas and PowerPoint.
• Notify department chair in case of emergency absence.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

CNOR (pre-2003)

Tools

None

Job description

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part‑time positions hired each semester on an as‑needed basis. 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. This position and the posting will stay open continuously in order to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings as Adjunct Instructors. Applicants will not be notified unless there is an actual need to fill the position or if the candidate does not meet minimum requirements.

PROGRAM OPERATION

Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.

Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.

Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.

Submits requested information within established timelines.

STUDENTS: Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance.

Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.

INSTRUCTION: Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s).

Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.

In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.
• A qualified faculty member in Surgical Technology meets all three of the following criteria.
• 1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
• 2. Is a Certified Surgical Technologist, (or Certified Nurse Operating Nurse CNOR prior to 2003), and
• 3. Has one year of clinical experience in the operating room (three years for program chairs)

Other Requirements

• 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.

Working Hours

Day, evening and/or Saturday classes

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 TitleIX of the Education Amendments of1972, IvyTechCommunity College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

Questionsspecific to TitleIX may be referred to the College's TitleIXCoordinator ortotheUSDepartmentofEducation OfficeofCivilRights.