Nursing Faculty - Valparaiso Campus

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No waiting period for benefits

Free tuition for employee and depend­-

Professional development opportunities

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks a full-time nursing faculty member for the ASN/PN program in Indiana. The role involves delivering classes, maintaining records, and supporting student outcomes using modern pedagogy and the IvyLearn LMS.

Requirements include Indiana RN license, at least three years of nursing experience, and a master's degree in nursing or an approved plan toward it. The college offers strong benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• Provide instruction across delivery methods aligned to program outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades and documentation.
• Must have Indiana RN license and 3+ years RN experience.
• Master’s degree in nursing; if holding a Bachelor’s, show plan toward Master’s.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes using pedagogy and technology to support learning.
• Develop curriculum and course materials aligned to outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance and grades.
• Foster student achievement of program outcomes and ensure safety procedures.
• Utilize IvyLearn LMS for teaching, assessment and communication.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Curriculum alignment

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Indiana RN license

Bachelor’s in nursing with plan toward Master’s

Tools

IvyLearn LMS

Job description

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to regional expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Major Responsibilities

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.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g. IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• 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 campus 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 RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school/college.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

• Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
• Support and engage with Workforce Alignment and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.
• Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/school/faculty meetings.
• Participate in career service and alumni activities.
• Support program/department chair in program management activities.
• Adhere to college and campus academic policies.

Benefits Offered

No waiting period to enroll in benefits. Employer contribution to retirement plan. Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, fee remission, LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc. Paid time off: faculty release days, sick, volunteer, bereavement. Paid holidays: 8 days plus school breaks off (Fall, Winter, Spring, early and late Summer with optional Summer contracts available) Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee and dependents. Professional Development opportunities.

Salary Range: $50,000-55,000 per 9-month academic year + optional Summer contract (varies)

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.

A full-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.

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.

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