Adjunct Faculty - Art History

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision care plan

Employee Counseling program

Retirement plan

Fee remission for employees

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis invites applications for Adjunct Faculty in Art History. This part-time position involves teaching assigned Art History courses, preparing lesson materials, and using technology to support student learning.

Candidates must be able to maintain records and align with department syllabi. Adjuncts are hired per semester as-needed; effective instruction and student engagement are essential, with emphasis on inclusive teaching and FERPA compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires terminal degree in art or art history or 18 graduate hours in art or art history with a master's in any field.
• Ability to promote inclusive learning environments and respect diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes per college policy and course objectives.
• Utilize technology to enhance instruction.
• Adapt lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials; maintain accurate records.

Education

Master's degree in Art or Art History

Master's or higher in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in Art or Art History

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Art History
Location: Indianapolis
Job Type: Part-time
Classification: Adjunct faculty
Salary Range: $48.67 Per Contact Hour
Reports To: Department/Program Chair

Who We Are:

Ivy Tech is Indiana's community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana's communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values:

• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

About the Role:

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis – candidates may not be contacted if there are no current needs. Adjunct Faculty are 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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• 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 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 educational environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A qualified faculty member in art history meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in art or art history, or
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in art or art history.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

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.