Vincennes University Medical Terminology Adjunct Instructor

Vincennes University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Vincennes University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Med Term (Medical Terminology) at the West Side of Indianapolis for the Early College program. The role involves delivering course content, following campus syllabi, and coordinating with the faculty liaison and Early College administration.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining attendance and grade records in the LMS, and participating in required professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience furnishing instruction and assessment of course objectives in a high school or college setting.
• Course prep aligned to syllabus and program requirements.
• Campus/administration coordination and liaison activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction and assessment of course objectives to Early College students in Med-Term sections.
• Prepare course materials for instruction and assessment per syllabi and admin guidance.
• Be available January through June for assigned schedule.
• Attend adjunct meetings and participate in yearly professional development.
• Utilize LMS for attendance, grades, and related procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Curriculum development

Assessment & grading

Professional development

Education

Associate's Degree and/or healthcare-related certification

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s degree in healthcare-related field

Tools

Learning Management Platforms

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Adjunct Instructor - Med Term (MedicalTerminology)

Reports to: Assistant Dean of Instruction

Department: Instructional Services

Division/Area: Early College

Early College at Ben Davis University High School is seekingcandidates for a Med Term (MedicalTerminology) adjunct facultyposition.

The successful candidate will teach Medical Terminology Dual-Creditcourses to students in the Vincennes University Early Collegeprogram located at Ben Davis University High School. Thisinstructor is responsible for assigned sections of Med-Term orother assigned courses offered through Vincennes University butlocated at an early college site on the west side of Indianapolis.Scheduled courses will run on T/ TR during the spring semesterbeginning January 2027. Additional information will be given duringthe interview process.

Experience in teaching in the K-12 or post-secondary setting ispreferred but not required.

Ben Davis University High School is an endorsed Early College inthe MSD of Wayne Township Schools located on the west side ofIndianapolis. BDU has a supportive small school environment with430 students who must apply, interview, and are accepted and startthe program in grade 9.

Additional information regarding credentialing is listed below.Please note that this is a FACE-TO-FACE position and NOT a virtualposition; therefore, only local candidates will be contacted andconsidered.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide effective instruction and assessment of courseobjectives to Early College students in assigned sections Med-Term and any other assigned coursesoffered.
• Prepare course materials for instruction and assessment asguided by campus syllabi, faculty liaison, and Early College admin.

• Be available from January to June (1st week) for an instructionschedule agreed upon.
• Attend BDU Early College adjunct meetings at the start, middle,and end of the year.
• Participate in required yearly professional development.
• Utilize various learning management platforms for attendance,grades, and other procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications: Tested Experience CredentialingRequirements

• Associate's Degree and/or certification in a Healthcare-relatedfield + 7 years of related industry experience.

or

• Bachelor's Degree + 5 years related industry experience.
• All instructors must meet CAHIIM requirements and must havetaken a college level med-term class that can be verified on theapplicant's transcript.

Preferred qualifications: Traditional CredentialingRequirements

• Master’s degree in any healthcare-related field
• Experience teaching Med-Term
• A minimum of four years of documented related industryexperience and AHIMA credential of at least RHIT.
• All instructors must meet CAHIIM requirements and must havetaken a med-term class that can be verified on the applicant'stranscript.

Benefits

• This position is not benefit-eligible.

Summary

Vincennes University (VU) is a premier learning institution widelyrecognized for its leadership in innovation and the delivery ofsuccessful educational experiences. VU develops people and enhancescommunities through accessible, high-quality academic programs,strategic partnerships, and active engagement.

Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity /affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteranstatus. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex,including sexual harassment, in its educational programs andactivities, including employment and admissions. Questions specificto Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinatoror to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.