Adjunct Faculty - Biology

ivytech; Sellersburg (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Educational Benefits

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an adjunct biology instructor for the Sellersburg Campus to deliver classes and support students in reaching their goals.

Responsibilities include using technology to enhance instruction, maintaining records, and engaging online learners while upholding FERPA and college policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or microbiology.
• Master’s degree in any field with 18 graduate hours in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, or microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes in biology per college policy and course objectives.
• Use technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students proactively to foster a positive learning experience.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies for online students.
• Interact professionally with students and colleagues, complying with college policies.
• Maintain a safe, high-quality online learning environment.
• Promote an inclusive environment reflecting the diverse student body.

Job description

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. 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. This position is for biology instructors at the Sellersburg Campus

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 online 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 online educational environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and 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 biology meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or microbiology; or
• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and/or microbiology.

Application Requirements: To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

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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.