Faculty - Healthcare Specialist, Assistant Department Chair

Ivy Tech Bloomington campus is searching for a full time faculty member for the Health Science program. This person will also serve as the Assistant Department Chair for the Healthcare Specialist programs.

As the Assistant Department Chair this individual will specifically teach and manage the CNA/QMA courses. This individual will need to be a licensed RN in for Indiana. The Chair is responsible for ensuring compliance with state guidelines, supervising adjunct faculty, and scheduling courses.

The Salary is a 9 month contract Aug-May: $50,000 with the potential for additional summer contract. A summer contract (May-Aug) would be an additional contract. If a full summer contract is taken it is an addition 1/3 of the 9moth base salary. Additionally, Assistant Department Chair would get an additional $1,500.00 Chair allowance plus up to 4 paid administrative days.

Applicants need to attach unofficial transcripts and copies of relevant certifications to show the listed qualifications to their application by hitting the plus sign after uploading resume. Apply by May 12th.

We have the following benefits:
*Sick Time: 3.7 hours each pay (accrual every two weeks)
*Faculty Release hours: 3 faculty release days per 9 month academic year, 1 faculty release day for the summer term if under contract.
*Built in semester breaks between semesters and 9 Paid Holidays
*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. This is known as Winter Recess.
*Medical Benefits: eligible for benefits starting on day one of employment. To research our benefits more please visit: https://www.ivytech.edu/hr/benefits/
*Retirement: The college contribute to a retirement account (10%) on your behalf starting on your first pay. Once you have been with the college for two years, you would be fully vested.
*Employee Fee remission to take Ivy Tech courses for free
*Tuition Assistance yearly allowance to take courses outside of Ivy Tech.

POSITION PURPOSE: Manage all elements of the designated academic program, or parts of a program, 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 within specific academic programs; 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. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

INSTRUCTION

• 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., IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication. 
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments. 

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

• ​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 ASOM 07.02.00.  
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.