The School of Nursing at Ivy Tech Community College campus in Sellersburg is excited to announce an opening for a full-time faculty member. We’re seeking a dedicated nurse educator with a passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. If you are enthusiastic about preparing students for successful careers in nursing, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
In this role, you will provide high-quality instruction in classrooms, labs, and clinical settings within our Practical Nursing Technical Certificate and Associate of Science in Nursing programs. You’ll collaborate with academic leaders on curriculum development, advise and mentor students, and support program enrollment efforts. Additionally, you’ll contribute to institutional initiatives and engage in community service, aligning with Ivy Tech’s mission and strategic goals.
Our team of nursing faculty brings a wealth of real-world experience to the classroom, fostering practical skills and knowledge that make Ivy Tech the nation’s leading provider of associate-level nurses. Join us in empowering our graduates to thrive across diverse healthcare settings.

Major Responsibilities:

 

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. Blackboard) 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 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. 

 

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. 

 

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. 

Minimum qualifications:

A qualified faculty member in nursing is one who:

·        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.

 

Diversity Statement:

Diversity: At Ivy Tech Community College we honor and appreciate the diversity of our students, employees, and community. Ivy Tech seeks to embody individuals who vary in terms of race, national/ethnic origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical and mental ability, socioeconomic status, religious preference, veteran status, and citizenship, in the service of learning.

 

Equity: Ivy Tech Community College seeks to create opportunities for historically underrepresented populations to have equal access in hiring, compensating, promoting, providing services for, educating, and overall support.

 

Belonging: The active, intentional and ongoing engagement Ivy Tech Community College has with diversity – in its college community, in its curriculum, in its offices and workplace, and in the communities it serves. A sense of belonging refers to real and perceived social support on campus or in one’s department, a feeling or sensation of connectedness, and the experience of mattering or feeling cared about, accepted, respected, valued by, and important to the campus community, including peers, colleagues, faculty, and staff. Ivy Tech seeks to provide a sustained welcoming and protected environment for all people, regardless of their background and identity, as all belong at Ivy Tech.

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.