Associate Adjunct, School of Nursing

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Job Description

The University of Indianapolis is currently seeking an Associate Adjunct in the School of Nursing.

This part-time faculty position will support the fulfillment of the University’s mission, purpose, and goals, focusing primarily on facilitating online student learning associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes.

The faculty position will create an educational environment that fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability, working with various schools and colleges across campus in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace, and placement expectations.

The faculty member will actively and substantially participate in the assessment of online student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes.

An Associate Adjunct is responsible for teaching 18-21 credit hours on a year-round distributed assignment that is eligible for renewal.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
  

Responsibilities - Associate Adjunct, School of Nursing

• Delivers courses with clear outcomes, meaningful assignments, and transparent and timely assessment
• Models effective teaching and professionalism
• Manages inclusive and responsive learning environments
• Attends and participates collaboratively in virtual department and faculty meetings
• Remains flexible and responsive in teaching and conducts office hours weekly posted in the course for students
• Coordinates the use of academic coaches as necessary based on course enrollments

Qualifications - Associate Adjunct, School of Nursing

• Master's degree in Nursing required for ABSN; Doctorate required for teaching in any graduate program
• Prior experience with distance education techniques and delivery required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior experience working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process
• Must maintain any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role
• A documented background in currency with concepts relative to specific subjects being taught or current clinical practice experience