Adjunct Faculty- Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College • South Bend, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Deliver Nursing clinical courses as assigned. 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.

All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) and Practical Nursing (PN) Program Faculty Standard: A full- or part-time faculty member in the ASN or PN program must meet all of the following criteria:
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Possesses a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license
• 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
• Provides ongoing documentation (each semester) demonstrating matriculation towards completion of a Master’s degree in nursing
• 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.
• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Nice To Haves

• The majority of faculty shall hold master’s degrees in nursing.
• The majority of faculty must be full-time employees of the institution.
• Competency in teaching courses in assigned area attained through actual classroom teaching experience.
• Writing and grammar skills.
• Ability to communicate concepts to students to assist in their learning.
• Ability to organize tasks and establish priorities with little or no direct supervisor input.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all instructional duties to facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus to students; follow syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Deal with student concerns; consult with program chair to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course.
• Use classroom technology (Canvas, PowerPoint, etc) as appropriate.
• Notify program chair in event of any emergency.
• Conduct all work activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of population, views and learning styles.
• 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.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree