Full-Time Anatomy & Physiology Faculty

ivytech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis and Plainfield is seeking a full-time Anatomy & Physiology faculty member. The role coordinates an anatomy course, mentors adjunct faculty, and collaborates with the lab technician team to meet growing APHY demand.

The candidate will teach with current pedagogy, maintain records, and contribute to student success while supporting campus operations at both Plainfield and Downtown locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate anatomy course and mentor adjunct faculty.
• Deliver lectures using pedagogy and lab-based methods.
• Maintain accurate student records and lab safety.
• Support retention and student success through outreach and advising.
• Participate in professional development and service activities.
• Teach at Plainfield and Downtown campuses.
• Collaborate with the Sciences Department to plan coursework.

Job description

Full-Time Anatomy & Physiology Faculty

Location: Indianapolis & Plainfield

Job Type: Full-Time

Classification: F-2 - F4

Salary Range: $45,000 - $48,000/9 months contract (Based on experience)

Reports To: Sciences Department Chair

Supervision Given: None

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

The full-time anatomy & physiology faculty position is necessary to maintain the subject-matter expertise for our department, which runs 54-57 sections each Fall and Spring term, and 27 sections last summer.. This person will coordinate an anatomy course, mentor anatomy & physiology adjunct faculty, and work with the lab technician team. While our department has worked to recruit new adjunct faculty each semester, we are still able to meet the demand for APHY classes. With the planned increase in Nursing and Health Sciences majors, the demand for APHY classes will only increase.

Major Responsibilities

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATION

Demonstrate strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving and desire to identify and support student success.

Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued and supported.

Go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student, or an internal or external customer, and get to the root cause of the problem, question or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.

INSTRUCTION

Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.

Use Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.

Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.

Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance.

Willingness to teach at any of the campuses within the region: Plainfield and Downtown.

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

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.

Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with regional expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).

Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.

Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.

Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division.

Participate in student recognition ceremonies.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Provide institutional support as expected by college administration that may include curriculum development, accreditation efforts, committee and task force assignments, attendance at commencement or other activities that are college-wide or specific to the division/department of the faculty member.

ADVISING

Provide student advising support as expected by college administration that may include assistance during pre-and regular registration periods and during posted office hours.