Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy & Physiology

Ivy Tech Community College; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement benefits

Educational fee remission

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso, IN seeks adjunct faculty for temporary, part-time positions each semester. Pay is $47.35 per contact hour and classes may be daytime, evening, or weekend depending on schedule.

Faculty duties include teaching assigned courses, preparing syllabi, recording attendance and grades, and supporting students outside class. Benefits for part-time staff include health, retirement, and educational fee remission.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in a biological science or 18 graduate hours in biology-related courses.
• College-level teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Canvas or similar LMS and basic presentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and facilitate student learning.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course and follow requirements.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per policy.
• Submit information within established timelines.
• Be available to students outside class time to assist.
• Notify department chair in case of emergencies or absences.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Student support

Education

Master's degree in biological science

Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate hours in biology

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft PowerPoint

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 U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.