Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting

Ivy Tech Community College • Sellersburg, IN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Position requires a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of college students and employees.

Requirements

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Is current and competent in the MAERB Core Curriculum objectives included in their assigned teaching, as evidenced by two years of directly related work experience
• Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program and/or discipline being taught.
• Current Professional certification in the field
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Depending on certification and professional experience, adjunct faculty with an associate degree may meet the credential requirements for specific courses and are encouraged to apply for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and following college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Engage with students in meaningful and productive easy that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Communicate with program chair to ensure the classroom and instructional laboratory environment are conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
• Communicate with program chair to develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Ensures knowledge and implementation of emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and all learning environments.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• 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.
• Ensure completion of professional development required to maintain professional licensure.
• Meet all professional development requirements of program accreditor.
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to professional area of instruction.
• All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Benefits

• 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
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level