Adjunct Faculty- Communication Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking faculty to deliver high-quality instruction in speech or communication. Candidates should demonstrate mastery of the subject, plan engaging classes, and actively evaluate student progress while supporting college policies and mission. Participation in program activities is expected across divisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and contributing to student success in a community college setting.

Qualifications

• Mastery of subject matter.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Develop evaluation methods to measure student progress.
• Support college policies and procedures and materials.
• Participate in college, division and program activities.
• Contribute to the growth and enhancement of college mission and programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses and ensure student learning outcomes.
• Employ appropriate teaching strategies and instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grades.
• Adhere to college policies and syllabi requirements.
• Attend program, division and college meetings and events.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program improvements.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Assessment & Evaluation

Student Engagement

Education

Master's degree or higher in speech or communication (regionally accredited)

Master's degree or higher with 18 graduate credits in speech or communication (regionally accredited)

Job description

Job Description Summary
Ivy Tech Community College is a community based technical college which places primary emphasis on excellence in the classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.

Job Description

1. Mastery of Subject Matter

a. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline.
b. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate theories in the field or discipline.
c. Connect subject matter with related fields.
d. Stay current in subject matter through professional development.

2. Teaching Performance

a. Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning.
b. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
c. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s
needs.
d. Employ available instructional technology when appropriate.
e. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills
through appropriate assignments.
f. Communicate subject matter to students.
g. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials.
h. Support classroom efforts to promote student success.

3. Evaluation of Student Learning

a. Establish and adhere to learning objectives.
b. Develop evaluation methods which fairly measure student progress toward objectives.
c. Evaluate and return student work to promote maximum learning.
d. Maintain accurate records of student progress.
e. Submit final grade rosters, grade books and attendance rosters to division administrators
each semester according to established deadlines.

4. Support of College Policies and Procedures

a. Meet scheduled classes in accordance with college policy.
b. Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi approved course outlines for all assigned sections in
accordance with program and divisional policies.
c. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
d. Exercise stewardship of College facilities and materials.

5. Participation in College, Division and Program Activities

a. Respond, in a timely fashion, to information requests from College, division and program
administrators.
b. Contribute, when appropriate, to program and division curriculum development processes.
Attend program, divisional and College meetings and events as feasible.

6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

a. Maintain familiarity with College goals, mission and long-range plans.
b. Contribute to planning and development processes where appropriate.

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

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree in speech or communication, from a regionally accredited institution; or
• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech or communication, from a regionally accredited institution.

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.