Adjunct - Respiratory Therapy

Adjunct - Respiratory Therapy

Location:

Indianapolis | Job Type: Part-time | Classification:
Adjunct Faculty | Salary: $48.67 per contact hour |

Reports To:

Department/Program Chair

All applications must include a cover letter and an unofficial transcript.

Adjunct faculty are hired each semester on an as‑needed basis. The successful candidate will create a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with college policy and course objectives.
• Use technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and required documentation.
• Adjust lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials as appropriate.
• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful ways that impact learning.
• Demonstrate teaching strategies focused on engaging students.
• Interact professionally with students and co‑workers, complying with college policies.
• Implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and all learning environments.
• Maintain a safe, quality educational environment and promote an inclusive atmosphere.

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to instruction area; meet faculty credentials as outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the specific instruction areas.
• Earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution and completed academic preparation appropriate to the Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Indiana‑licensed Respiratory Therapy Practitioner (RTP).
• Four years of direct experience in Respiratory Therapy.
• Demonstrated appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity in learning environments.

• Availability to travel to off‑site locations in Northeast Indiana (clinics and hospitals).
• Flexibility to start early morning sessions (e.g., 5:30am) if required.

• All offers contingent upon acceptable criminal background check.
• Official transcripts required at time of hire; unofficial transcripts required with application.
• Teaching in‑person/on‑campus only; no remote option.
• All duties conducted within FERPA and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Meet education component of the School of Medicine discipline standard via one of the following:
  • Any specialized certifications or credentials required for the class as indicated in the Curriculum of Record.
  • Five years directly related work experience linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record.
  • A current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education, appropriate to course objectives.

• Health and Wellness – comprehensive vision care plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential counseling, legal, financial planning, and other resources.
• Retirement benefits – pre‑tax or post‑tax payroll deduction contributions.
• Educational benefits – fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
• Coverage for additional benefits information at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, and complies with TitleIX and TitleIX Coordinator guidelines.