Department Chair Faculty - Healthcare Specialist

Who We Are:
We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

The Position:
Has responsibility for two or more programs, campuses or academic initiatives. Manage all elements of the designated academic programs, including enrollment management, program administration, instructional quality, and human resource management ensuring coordination with academic and non-academic departments. Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

I. INSTRUCTION

1. 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.

2. Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping

with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.

3. 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.

4. Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.

5. Use Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas) to facilitate teaching,

learning, assessment and communication.

II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

1. Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned

student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.

2. Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester,

including using technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary

interventions, including communication with students, tutoring and other

academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.

3. Maintain posted office hours in accordance with campus expectations and the

faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual

(ASOM 7.2).

4. Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful

completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology

tools, and other electronic means.

III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled

training, time spent on-site in related businesses and industries, and self-study

to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge

within the field of study.

2. Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment

of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.

3. Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other

technology related to teaching that best supports student learning.

IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

1. 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.

2. Support and engage with Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).

3. Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional

administration.

4. Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and

departmental/division/faculty meetings.

5. Participate in career service and alumni activities.

6. Support program/department chair in program management activities.

7. Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

1. Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as

participation on committees and task forces, projects relat