General Description of Position: Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided. Major Responsibilities:

Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

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

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction. Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Medical Assisting Program Standard: A qualified faculty member in medical assisting meets both of the following criteria:

Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
Has two of the following:
Professional certification in the field;
Two years of directly related work experience.
Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program and/or discipline being taught. MEAS 107, 108, 207, 299 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching MEAS 107, 108, and 207 meets the program standard and has a minimum of one year of related work experience, or meets the course standard with all three of the following criteria:
Possesses an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
Has a minimum of one year of related work experience, and
Possesses one of the following:
Completed academic preparation appropriate to the course being taught, or
Professional certification in the field.

MEAS 137 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching MEAS 137meets the program standard and has a minimum of one year of directly related work experience, or meets the course standard through all three of the following criteria:

Possesses an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
Has a minimum of one year of related work experience, and
Holds a professional certification in at least one of the following:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA (AAMA)), or
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or
Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), or
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

MEAS 218 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching MEAS 218 meets the program standard and has a minimum of one year of related work experience, or meets the course standard through all three of the following criteria:

Possesses an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
Has a minimum of one year related work experience, and
Possesses one of the following:
Completed academic preparation appropriate to the course being taught or
Professional certification in the field.

MEAS 219, 238, 239, 260, Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching MEAS 219, 238, 239, and 260 meets the program standard and has a minimum of one year of directly related work experience, or meets the course standard through all three of the following criteria:

Possesses an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
Has a minimum of one year related work experience, and
Possesses one of the following:
Completed academic preparation appropriate to the course being taught, or
Professional certification in the field.

MEAS 272, 275, 276 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching MEAS 272, 275 and 276 meets the course standard through one of three routes:

Meets the program standard and has at least one year of directly related work experience, or
Possesses an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a minimum of one year related work experience using the language being taught, or
Demonstrates competency/fluency through translation of identified video or interview with a faculty member or expert identified by the Program Chair.

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