Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology (IvyOnline)

Ivy Tech Community College; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an Online Adjunct Faculty member to deliver online courses within an 8-week format, with occasional 16-week courses. Applicants must follow IvyTech’s policies and qualify under the specified state residency rules.

This role emphasizes engaging students, maintaining records, and using technology to enhance learning. Responsibilities include adapting materials, delivering instruction, and ensuring a safe and supportive online educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biological science or related field.
• 18 graduate hours in biology-related courses if not in biology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver online classes in accordance with course objectives.
• Use available technology to enhance instruction.
• Maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Engage with students regularly to support learning.
• Prepare and adapt lesson plans and assessments.

Skills

Online teaching

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Technology proficiency

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in biological science

18 graduate hours in biology-related courses

Tools

Learning Management System

Transcripts evaluation software

Job description

Online Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as‑needed basis. Online Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating an online learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of the provided single version primary course. Courses are taught completely online in primarily 8‑week (rarely 16‑week) format. In compliance with the College's Out of State Workers Policy, only candidates who will reside in and work from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio will be considered for this position.

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives. IvyOnline's minimum expectations for Online Adjunct Faculty are found in the Academic Support and Operations Manual, Policy 7.5.2. Online Adjunct Faculty are also encouraged to review and implement best practices from the online teaching best practices list.
• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging online students with their learning.
• Interact with students and co‑workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.
• Must be committed to an environment where team members feel valued, respected, and supported. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are seeking someone who is passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Faculty Lead or Assistant Faculty Lead

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

Minimum Qualifications

Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process. Official transcripts required upon hiring. Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 (see link below) for the specific area(s) of instruction.

A qualified faculty member in anatomy and physiology meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

A qualified faculty member in anatomy and physiology meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in a biological science, or
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Online Teaching Experience

Other Requirements

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Official transcripts required upon hiring.

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.

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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.