Adjunct Faculty - Medical Assisting

Position Overview

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by the School. Position requires a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of college students and employees.

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and following college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Engage with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Communicate with program chair to ensure the classroom and instructional laboratory environment are conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
• Communicate with program chair to develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Ensures knowledge and implementation of emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and all learning environments.
• Enrollment Management, Student Retention, and Student Success Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• 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.
• Ensure completion of professional development required to maintain professional licensure.
• Meet all professional development requirements of program accreditor.
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to professional area of instruction.
• All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

A qualified full time faculty member in medical assisting meets both of the following criteria:
Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and Is current and competent in the MAERB Core Curriculum objectives included in their assigned teaching, as evidenced by two years of directly related work experience, and one of the following:
Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program and/or discipline being taught. Current Professional certification in the field Depending on certification and professional experience, adjunct faculty with an associate degree may meet the credential requirements for specific courses and are encouraged to apply for consideration. This is an adjunct faculty position.

• Health & Wellness Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or…