Full Time Faculty Healthcare Specialist Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College • South Bend, IN

23d • $46,000 - $48,500

About The Position

Full time faculty are 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.

Requirements

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution; and
• Has a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience; and
• Holds certification or licensure in a health care discipline providing care or service directly to patients.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Possesses current instructor level certification appropriate to the course being taught

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.
• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g. Ivy Learn, Canvas, etc.) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division.
• Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
• Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
• Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
• Participate in career service and alumni activities.
• Support program/department chair in program management activities.
• Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.) starting day 1, no waiting period.
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (with the election of a consumer driven health plan).
• Employer contribution of 10% towards a retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required).
• Sick Time: 3.7 hours each pay (paid every two weeks).
• 9 Paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
• Winter recess: The College also observes an official closing of 4 standard work weekdays between the observed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays.
• Semester breaks such as fall break, spring break and weeks between each semester.
• Free tuition towards Ivy Tech classes for employee and qualifying dependents.
• Professional Development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time