Adjunct, Nursing - Med/Surg

Ivy Tech Community College; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College invites qualified Adjunct Faculty to join the ASN nursing program. You will deliver scheduled classes, develop syllabi, and assess student work in alignment with college policies and course objectives.

Responsibilities include using available technology, maintaining records, engaging with students, and complying with FERPA and safety procedures. Part-time status and semester-by-semester hiring characterize this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of RN experience for full-time faculty or minimum of two (2) years for part-time faculty.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred; if holding a Bachelor's in nursing, an academic plan toward Master’s is required.
• Current, unencumbered Indiana RN license must be held.

Responsibilities

• Delivers assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials; maintains student records.
• Engages with students in productive ways that impact learning and aligns with active teaching strategies.
• Interacts with students and coworkers professionally, complies with College policies and FERPA.
• Ensures knowledge of safety procedures for classrooms and labs.
• Other duties may be assigned within FERPA and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teaching / instruction

Curriculum planning

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Indiana RN license

Job description

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:

• 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.

Specific experience with Med/Surg units preferred.

A full- or part-time faculty member in the ASN program must meet all of the following criteria:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse for full-time faculty or minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse for part-time faculty 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 nursingfrom a regionally accredited institution,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 from a regionally accredited institution, 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 from a regionally accredited institution,shall be contingent upon documented progress towards their approved academic plan.

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.