Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting at Ivy Tech in Indianapolis, IN

Job description

• Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• 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 and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging 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 educational environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.
• 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 within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

• A qualified faculty member meets the education component of the School of Health Sciences discipline standard by possessing the following:
• Possesses an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
• Has a minimum of one year of related work experience, and
• Current professional certification in the field, or
• Completed academic preparation appropriate to the course being taught
• Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
• *All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

Skills

Required

• Professional and cooperative interaction
• Proactive engagement with students
• Respect for diverse backgrounds

Benefits

• Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:
• Health & Wellness
• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Financial & Retirement Benefits
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Educational Benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
• For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.