Adjunct - Biology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Vision Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Benefits Fee remission

Job summary

Ivy Tech Bloomington is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Biology courses on campus for the upcoming semester. Courses include Biology 101, 105, 107, and 211 with morning, afternoon, and evening options.

Adjuncts can teach 1–13 contact hours per week and are paid $46.75 per contact hour. Minimum qualifications include a master’s in biology or 18 graduate hours in biology; teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or a related field; or a master’s with 18 graduate hours in biology-related courses.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology (for teaching 100-level science labs) with 9+ graduate hours in the subject matter.
• Teaching experience is preferred and demonstrated ability to engage students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes aligned with college policy and course objectives.
• Use technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develop/maintain course outlines, syllabi, and assessments.
• Maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Engage students to promote active learning and positive experiences.
• Adhere to FERPA and college policies; support diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in biology

18 graduate hours in biology

Bachelor’s in biology for labs

Job description

Ivy Tech Bloomington is searching for a few part-time adjunct faculty to teach a variety of courses starting this upcoming semester. We will need to hire a few adjuncts to get people who can teach daytime and/or evening availability to cover the following courses:

• Biology 101: Introductory Biology - morning and/or afternoon
• Biology 105: Biology I (Molecular & Cellular Processes) - evening
• Biology 107: Biology II (Diversity of Life) - afternoon
• Biology 211: Microbiology - morning or afternoon

We need individuals who are local who can teach on campus for lecture and lab. Also searching for instructors who are available in the evening because some courses are in the evening.

Adjunct Faculty can teach between 1-13 contact hours per week. Pay is $46.75 per contact hour.

Applicants should attach supporting documents such as unofficial transcripts and resume to support minimum qualifications.

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.
• Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A qualified faculty member in biology meets the discipline standard through one of two routes: 1. Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in a biological science, or 2. Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours* in biology-related courses. *Up to six graduate credits in the field of study/discipline focusing on instructional methodology in the appropriate discipline and at the appropriate level will be counted towards the 18 required graduate hours. Faculty teaching 100-level science labs must hold a bachelor’s degree in the field, with an additional nine or more graduate hours in the subject matter. Prefer applicants who have previous teaching experience.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

• Health & Wellness Access to a comprehensive vision care 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.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings.
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

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.

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