Medical Assisting Faculty Fellow- Program Chair

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats; 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 Colleges mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to regional expectations of faculty performance and engagement. This position will work closely with high school partners on the Medical Assisting pathway at the Ivy Tech Franklin location. As a Faculty Fellow there is an emphasis on program growth over the next two years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

INSTRUCTION

• 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 (Canvas) to facilitate teaching learning assessment and communication.

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 07.02.00).

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

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training time spent onsite in related healthcare 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.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the colleges 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.

• Participate in mentoring activities as arranged by regional administration.

• Support and engage with Ivy Career Link and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).

• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.

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

• Adhere to college and campus academic policies.

MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM CHAIR ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Complete annual Program Review which includes analysis of trend data and resources.

• As appropriate engage internally and externally with employers and other economic sector experts deans vice presidents and as a member of the statewide curriculum committee to ensure alignment of quality relevant and market-driven curriculum.

• Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in ASOM 07.02.00 Faculty Job Descriptions and Loading.

• Coordinate program advisory committees and assure broad-based membership and participatory agendas.

• Oversee equipment purchases maintenance and supplies for instructional laboratories.

• Coordinate with high school partners and college staff and administration to offer dual enrollment pathways.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate recruitment evaluation and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with Human Resources Dean of Health Sciences and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (or designee).

• Review and respond to faculty staff and student issues.

Pay Range:

$42000 - $47700 academic contract (9-month) depending on education and related experience

Additional pay for chair responsibilities: up to $4800 per 9-month contract

Summer contract optional if desired additional pay up to $16000 depending on teaching load

Benefits:

Full-time benefits-eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Excellent benefit offerings including:

• Medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance spouse/child life insurance long-term disability short-term disability.

• Retirement plan with 10% employer contributions no match necessary and no waiting period for enrollment with a 2-year vesting period.

• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee spouse and dependents up to fifteen (15) credit hours.

• For those pursuing higher degrees Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.

• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.

• Opportunities for Professional Development.

• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service student loan forgiveness program.

• Paid time off: faculty release days sick volunteer bereavement.

• Benefits-eligible Regular Faculty receive up to three (3) faculty release days during the nine (9) month academic year

We are looking for a candidate who is committed to an environment where team members feel valued respected and supported. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives backgrounds and experiences. We are seeking someone who is passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.

MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM CHAIR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (ASOM 7.1)

• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree. Associate degree with a plan to obtain a baccalaureate degree.

• Have instruction in educational theory and techniques.

• Be credentialed in good standing in medical assisting by an organization whose credentialing exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Currently approved program directors without a credential from an accredited credentialing exam must meet that requirement within two years from the effective date of these Standards.

• Minimum of three years of employment in a healthcare facility including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting performing or observing administrative and clinical procedures as performed by medical assistants.

• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in postsecondary and/or vocational/technical education

MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM CHAIR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (ASOM 7.1)

• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree. Associate degree with a plan to obtain a baccalaureate degree.

• Have instruction in educational theory and techniques.

• Be credentialed in good standing in medical assisting by an organization whose credentialing exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Currently approved program directors without a credential from an accredited credentialing exam must meet that requirement within two years from the effective date of these Standards.

• Minimum of three years of employment in a healthcare facility including a minimum of 160 hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting performing or observing administrative and clinical procedures as performed by medical assistants.

• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in postsecondary and/or vocational/technical education

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 Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.