Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Ivy Tech Community College; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision care plan

Employee Assistance Program

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette, Indiana invites applications for adjunct Biology instructors to teach assigned courses, develop syllabi, and assess student progress using Canvas and PowerPoint. The role includes maintaining attendance records, offering office hours, and collaborating with department staff to support student success.

Qualified candidates hold a master's degree or higher in biology, or a related field with 18 graduate hours in biology.

Qualifications

• Possesses a master's or higher degree in biology.
• Or holds a master's degree in any field with 18 graduate hours in biology-related courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Create course syllabi and follow college policies on attendance and grading.
• Provide instruction and assessment using Canvas and PowerPoint.
• Be available to students outside class time and communicate with program chair as needed.

Skills

Canvas

PowerPoint

Education

Master's degree in biological science

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

Job description

Job Description SummaryGeneral 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 DescriptionPROGRAM 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, or 2..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 & WellnessAccess to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesFinancial & Retirement BenefitsAll employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savingsEducational BenefitsFee 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.