Program Chair, Nursing Weekend Cohort (Muncie)

Major Responsibilities:

I. 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 (e.g. IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching learning assessment and communication.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms labs and all learning environments.

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.
• 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 colleges relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school/college.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school.

V. 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 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.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A full- or part-time faculty member in the ASN or PN program must meet all of the following criteria:

• 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 masters degrees in nursing.
• Faculty with Bachelors 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 Masters degree in nursing and
• Provides ongoing documentation (each semester) demonstrating matriculation towards completion of a Masters degree in nursing and
• Continued employment of a person who does not hold a Masters 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.

Other Requirements:

Preference given to candidates with experience in multiple forms of nursing (mother/baby critical care surg/tech etc.)

Classes for this position will be taught in-person/on-campus. A remote option is not offered for this position

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.