Adjunct - Healthcare Specialist

Ivy Tech Community College • Anderson, IN

13d

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member creates a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provides effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the School.

The role includes performing instructional duties for assigned classes, providing and following course syllabi, maintaining attendance and grading records according to College policy, and submitting requested information within established timelines. The instructor is available to students outside scheduled class time, addresses student concerns, and consults with the program coordinator when necessary. The instructor meets scheduled classes, uses appropriate technology, notifies the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence, and conducts activities with appreciation and respect for diversity.

Qualifications vary by course. The general Healthcare Specialist standard requires a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, at least two years of directly related work experience, and certification or licensure in a healthcare discipline providing direct patient care or service. Additional course-specific qualifications are listed in the posting for HLHS 113, 112/114, 117/130, and 221/222.

Requirements

• General Healthcare Specialist qualification: earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• General Healthcare Specialist qualification: minimum of two years of directly related work experience.
• General Healthcare Specialist qualification: certification or licensure in a healthcare discipline providing care or service directly to patients.
• HLHS 113: Meet the Healthcare Specialist Program Standard, or hold an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, have at least five years of directly related work experience, and possess current Dementia Care certification.
• HLHS 117 and HLHS 130: Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; licensed Registered Nurse with an unencumbered Indiana license; at least two years of licensed nursing experience, including at least one year providing long-term care services; and completion of the required Indiana State Department of Health instructor QMA course.
• HLHS 112 and HLHS 114: Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; be a Registered Nurse; at least two years of licensed nursing experience, including at least one year providing home health care; and completion of the required train-the-trainer sessions from the Indiana Home and Hospice Care Foundation.
• HLHS 221 and HLHS 222: Licensed Registered Nurse with an unencumbered Indiana license and at least two years of licensed nursing experience, including at least one year in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate learning in assigned classes.
• Provide students with a syllabus appropriate to the course and follow its content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy and the Adjunct Handbook.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Be available outside scheduled class time to answer student questions and provide assistance.
• Address student concerns and consult with the program coordinator when necessary to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes for contracted courses.
• Use technology such as Blackboard and PowerPoint as appropriate.
• Notify the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence.
• Conduct activities with appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views, and promote that respect as an integral part of the work.

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, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• 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