Adjunct Faculty - Communications

Ivy Tech Community College; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision care plan

Employee Assistance Program

Fee remission for employees and dependents

Job summary

A community college in Indiana seeks an experienced Adjunct Faculty member for part-time temporary positions. Responsibilities include creating effective learning environments, maintaining student records, and using technology for instruction. Applicants must hold a master's degree in speech or communication. The position is part-time and subject to pre-employment background checks. This role includes various benefits such as health plans and educational perks.

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in speech or communication.
• Ability to meet all scheduled classes of contracted courses.
• Subject to pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that assists students in achieving their goals.
• Maintain attendance and grading records according to College policy.
• Notify program/department chair in case of emergency absence.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of current technologies

Ability to assist students outside class time

Education

Master's degree in speech or communication

18 graduate semester credit hours in speech-related or communication-related courses

Tools

Canvas

PowerPoint

Job description

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 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.

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.

Academic Qualifications: A qualified faculty member in speech and communication is one who has an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in speech or communication, or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech‑related or communication‑related courses. Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome. Ability to travel to teach in Frankfort and Crawfordsville when needed.

Benefits

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.