What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Adjunct position at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana?
The School of Nursing at the Ivy Tech Community College campus in Sellersburg is seeking adjunct faculty with experience in one or more of the following areas: medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, obstetrics/labor and delivery, or pediatrics. If you are passionate about educating students as they prepare to enter the nursing profession, we encourage you to apply and join our team of dedicated nurse educators! Serve as a clinical instructor for students within the Practical Nursing Technical Certificate and the Associate of Science in Nursing programs. Responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals. Provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided. Assist academic administrators with curriculum development, student advising, and program enrollment. Provide institutional support and community service. Fully support the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives. A qualified faculty member in nursing is one who: Has a minimum of two 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 Preferred Qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following areas: medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, obstetrics/labor and delivery, or pediatrics. 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. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Offering services to the entire state of Indiana, we’re here to educate, motivate, and inspire students every day. We do that by featuring some of the most advanced technologies and training facilities, making higher education accessible through more affordable tuition, and providing smaller class sizes for more individualized attention. By sharing our joy of learning, we hope to ignite the curiosity and passion in our students that will help them discover their greatest potential. We’re highly collaborative, with a friendly and helpful culture that is very different from a four-year college. Innovation is another value that sets us apart — we are always looking for ways to make things better for our students, faculty, and staff. One of our key goals is to foster creativity and innovation in employees. More than anything, you’ll find yourself inspired each day by the camaraderie, positivity, and dedication that surrounds you at Ivy Tech.
