Full-Time Faculty Nursing Instructor

POSITION PURPOSE: Provide instruction (classes, labs, & clinicals) within ASN program; assist academic administrators with curriculum development, student advising, program enrollment; provide institutional support and community service. Fully supports the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

I. INSTRUCTION

1.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.

2.Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.

3.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.

4.Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.

5.Use Learning Management System (e.g. Ivy Learn, Canvas etc) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.

II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

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 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.

III. 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.

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 technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.

Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

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 Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).

Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.

Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.

Participate in career service and alumni activities.

Support program/department chair in program management activities.

Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A qualified full-time faculty member in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Practical Nursing (PN) nursing program must meet all the following criteria:

• Has a minimum of three years of experiences as a registered nurse and,
• Possesses a current, unencumbered Indiana registered nurse license, and

has an earned master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution OR has an earned Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution AND 1) within one semester of initial appointment, must have a written academic plan of study for completion of a Master's degree in nursing, and 2) Provides ongoing documentation (each semester) demonstrating matriculation towards completion of a Master's degree in nursing, and 3) Continued employment of a person who does not hold a Master's degree in nursing shall be contingent upon documented progress towards their approved academic plan

• The majority of faculty must be full-time employees of the institution. ISBN Title 848 I- A-C 1-2-13.

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in nursing

• Teaching experience in the post-secondary level.

Other Requirements:

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Upon Hire Employee will be required to request Official Academic Transcripts/ Credentials be sent directly to the Office of Human Resources.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.

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.

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.