Adjunct - Healthcare Specialist

Ivy Tech Community College • Anderson, IN

11d

About The Position

This temporary, part-time adjunct faculty position is hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The faculty member creates a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provides effective instruction and assessment using the common syllabi provided by the School. The role includes teaching assigned courses, supporting student learning, maintaining course records, and following College policies and course requirements.

Qualifications vary by program and 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 involving direct patient care or service. Additional course-specific standards apply to HLHS 113, 112, 114, 117, 130, 221, and 222.

Ivy Tech states that benefits for part-time employees include access to a vision care plan, an Employee Assistance Program, payroll-deduction retirement savings contributions, and fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

Requirements

• For the general Healthcare Specialist standard: an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, a minimum of two years of directly related work experience, and certification or licensure in a healthcare discipline providing direct patient care or service.
• For HLHS 113: meet the Healthcare Specialist Program Standard, or have an earned associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, at least five years of directly related work experience, and current Dementia Care certification.
• For HLHS 117 and HLHS 130: an earned associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Indiana; 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.
• For HLHS 112 and HLHS 114: an earned associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; Registered Nurse status; 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.
• For HLHS 221 and HLHS 222: an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Indiana 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 student 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 to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions and provide assistance.
• Address student concerns and consult with the program coordinator when needed 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 work 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 with no-cost confidential counseling sessions, 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