Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology

ivytech; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Vision care plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement savings options

Fee remission for employees

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Anatomy and Physiology on a part-time, per-semester basis. The role involves creating a learning environment, delivering instruction, and assessing students using common syllabi.

Primary responsibilities include preparing course syllabi, maintaining attendance and grades, and meeting all class sessions while utilizing Canvas and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree in a biological science, or
• Possesses a master's or higher in any field with 18 graduate biology-related credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught and follow syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions or provide assistance.
• Deal with student concerns and consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s).
• Use technology such as Canvas and PowerPoint as appropriate.
• In event of emergency absence, notify program/department chair.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Education

Master's or higher in Biological Science

Master's or higher in any field with 18 graduate biology hours

Job description

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by the School.

Major Responsibilities:

PROGRAM OPERATION:

• Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.

STUDENTS:

• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions or provide assistance.
• Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.

INSTRUCTION:

• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s).
• Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.
• In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Pay: $47.35 per contact hour

Hours: daytime, evening, and weekend classes - depending on course schedule

Anatomy and Physiology Discipline Standard

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 course

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.