Faculty - Nursing

POSITION

PURPOSE:

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.

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

• 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 the 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 7.2).
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

• 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 teaching-related technologies that best support student learning.

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for the department/school/college.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within the service area as appropriate in the department and school.

• 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 Workforce Alignment and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.
• Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/school/faculty meetings.
• Participate in career service and alumni activities.
• Support program/department chair in program management activities.
• Adhere to college and campus academic policies.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Base Salary: Starting at $50,000 per academic (9-month) year. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, credentials, and demonstrated qualifications.

• Additional Summer contracts are available. These are optional and available based on enrollment and staffing needs

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse and,
• Possesses a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license, and
• The majority of faculty shall hold master's degrees in nursing.
• Faculty with Bachelor's degrees in nursing must meet ALL of the following requirements:
• Within one semester of initial appointment, must have a written academic plan of study for completion of a master's degree in nursing, and
• Provide ongoing documentation (each semester) demonstrating matriculation towards completion of a master's degree in nursing, and
• Continued employment of a person who does not hold a master's degree in nursing shall be contingent upon documented progress…