Adjunct Faculty - Biology

ivytech; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach biology courses on a part-time basis for the Lafayette, Indiana area. The role involves delivering instruction, creating syllabi for assigned courses, maintaining attendance and grading records, and being available to students outside class time.

Faculty may be asked to work with Canvas and PowerPoint as part of the course delivery. Qualified applicants include those with a masters in biology or a masters in any field with

Qualifications

• Earned master’s or higher degree in biological sciences, or 18 graduate biology hours in related courses.
• Ability to teach using Canvas and presentation tools.
• Willingness to be available to students outside scheduled class time and to meet all contracted classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes and provide syllabus aligned with course requirements.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per college policy.
• Be available to students outside class time and address concerns, coordinating with program chair as needed.
• Deliver instruction using appropriate technology and meet all scheduled classes.

Education

Master’s degree in biology

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

Tools

Canvas

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary

General Purpose and Scope of the position: 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. This position and the posting will stay open continuously in order to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings as Adjunct Instructors. Applicants will not be notified unless there is an actual need to fill the position or if the candidate does not meet minimum requirements.

Job Description

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. Submits requested information within established timelines. STUDENTS: Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/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.

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, 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, or2..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.

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.