Full-Time Faculty - Nursing

• No overnight shifts: Enjoy a more predictable, primarily daytime-focused work schedule without the overnight shifts commonly associated with bedside nursing.
• Nine-month academic appointment: Work during the fall and spring semesters, with the summer semester optional.
• Competitive compensation: Earn $58,000–$62,500 for the nine-month academic appointment, with the opportunity to increase your earnings by teaching during the optional summer semester.
• Make a lasting impact: Help educate, mentor, and inspire the next generation of nurses who will care for patients and families throughout our communities.
• Share your clinical expertise: Bring your practical nursing experience into the classroom and clinical learning environment, helping students connect theory to real-world patient care.
• Grow professionally: Expand your skills as an educator while remaining connected to the evolving nursing profession.
• Find a new sense of purpose: Transition from directly caring for patients to preparing future nurses to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care.

This salary range covers the nine-month academic appointment encompassing the fall and spring semesters.

Faculty who elect to teach during the summer semester may earn an additional $19,446 to $20,956, bringing their potential total annual earnings to: $77,446 to $83,456

Summer teaching is optional and is not a requirement of the nine-month faculty appointment.

• Deliver engaging, high-quality nursing instruction using effective teaching methods and instructional technology.
• Translate real-world clinical experiences into meaningful learning opportunities that strengthen students' clinical judgment, critical thinking, and professional nursing skills.
• Develop and maintain course materials, instructional resources, and curriculum aligned with nursing program outcomes.
• Create a supportive, inclusive, and safe learning environment that encourages student participation and achievement.
• Evaluate student learning, maintain accurate academic records, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Use the college's learning management system and other instructional technologies to support learning and communication.

• Serve as a mentor, coach, and role model for students preparing to enter the nursing profession.
• Help students develop the knowledge, confidence, professionalism, and practical skills essential for successful nursing careers.
• Monitor student progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and connect students with appropriate academic resources.
• Collaborate with academic advisors and other college professionals to support student retention, academic success, and program completion.
• Maintain designated office and student engagement hours in accordance with college expectations.

• Stay current with nursing practices, healthcare developments, instructional methods, and relevant technologies.
• Participate in professional development, continuing education, and scholarly activities as appropriate.
• Maintain applicable professional credentials and licensure.
• Collaborate with fellow faculty members to strengthen the nursing curriculum and improve student learning experiences.

• Help build and maintain relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and industry partners.
• Support activities that strengthen the connection between nursing education and the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce.
• Participate in appropriate community service and outreach activities that advance the college's mission.

• Participate in department, campus, and college meetings, committees, and initiatives.
• Support program improvement, accreditation activities, and institutional goals.
• Assist with student recruitment, retention, completion, and career-related activities.
• Collaborate with department leadership and colleagues to maintain a high-quality nursing program.
• Follow applicable college policies, academic standards, and faculty expectations.

• Professional nursing knowledge and practical clinical experience that can enrich the learning experience of future nurses.
• A genuine interest in teaching, coaching, mentoring, and helping others succeed.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to student success, professional excellence, and continuous improvement.
• The ability and willingness to use instructional technologies and adapt to evolving teaching methods.
• Credentials that meet applicable college requirements.

• Must have a strong working knowledge of current methods and technologies necessary to the area of assigned instruction.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• A master’s degree in nursing, or a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a commitment that within one semester of teaching for the College, you will have a documented academic plan to complete your Master of Nursing degree at an accredited higher education institution within a timeframe made in consultation with the department chair of the Nursing program at Ivy Tech Community College – Indianapolis campus. NOTE: Continued employment for individuals without a master’s degree in nursing is contingent upon documented progress towards their master’s degree completion.

You've spent your nursing career making a difference in the lives of patients. Now imagine the difference you can make by helping prepare

dozens, or even hundreds, of future nurses to do the same.

Join Ivy Tech Community College and discover how rewarding the next chapter of your nursing career can be.

This description summarizes the position's principal responsibilities and is not intended to be exhaustive. Other duties reasonably associated with the position may be assigned in accordance with College policies.

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.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)