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.

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

• Health & Wellness 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
• Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree