Faculty - Nursing

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., Blackboard) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication. 

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 the Academic Support and Operations Manual (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. 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• • 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. 

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH 

• • 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. 

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

• • 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. 
  • The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 07.01.00 as applicable to the specific area of instruction. 

A full- or part-time faculty member in the ASN or PN program must meet all of the following criteria: 

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