Adjunct Faculty (IvyOnline) - Healthcare Specialist

Online Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Online Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating an online learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of the provided single version primary course. Courses are taught completely online in primarily 8-week (rarely 16-week) format.

In compliance with the College’s Out of State Workers Policy, only candidates who will reside in and work from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio will be considered for this position.

Major Responsibilities:       

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives. IvyOnline’s minimum expectations for Online Adjunct Faculty are found in the Academic Support and Operations Manual, Policy 7.5.2. Online Adjunct Faculty are also encouraged to review and implement best practices from the online teaching best practices list.

• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.

• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.

• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful, productive ways that impact student learning and foster a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.

• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging online students with their learning.

• Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations.

• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.

• Must be committed to an environment where team members feel valued, respected and supported.

• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

• Must be passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Faculty Lead or Assistant Faculty Lead

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

Minimum Qualifications:     

Unofficial transcripts are required as part of the application process.

Official transcripts are required upon hiring.

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 (see link below) for the specific area(s) of instruction.

https://my.ivytech.edu/policy?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=97d5fb07fb166250e835fefd6eefdc65

A qualified faculty member in Healthcare Specialist meets all three of the following criteria:

• 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.

A qualified faculty member teaching HLHS 100, 102, 105, 118 meets the course standard through one of the following routes:

• Meets the Healthcare Specialist Program standard; or
• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years of directly related work experience; or
• Holds a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education in any Health Sciences.HLHS 101 Course Standard

A qualified faculty member teaching HLHS 101 meets the course standard through one of the following routes:

• Meets the Healthcare Specialist Program standard; or
• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years of directly related work experience and relevant Medical Terminology coursework; or
• Holds a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education in any Health Science OR Dental