Adjunct Faculty - Earth Science

ivytech; Valparaiso (IN); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 69.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & Wellness

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso, IN seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for Earth Science. This part-time, semester-by-semester appointment involves creating a learning environment and delivering instruction within the college's syllabi.

The role requires teaching in-person and remotely via Zoom, with a strong emphasis on technology and collaboration across the Science Department. Qualified candidates hold a master's or higher in physical sciences with 18 graduate hours, and are prepared to

Formación

• Must have earned a master's or higher in physical sciences with 18 graduate semester hours.
• Ability to teach virtual classes (remotely via Zoom).
• Strong working knowledge of current technologies relevant to instruction.
• Experience aligning instruction with college syllabi and learning objectives.

Responsabilidades

• Create a learning environment to help students reach goals.
• Provide instruction and assessment within syllabus framework.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per college policy.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time.
• Collaborate with Earth Science faculty to develop curricula and ensure curricular coherence.
• Meet all scheduled classes and use LMS and presentation tools as appropriate.
• Notify department chair in case of emergency absences.
• Supports diversity and respectful classroom environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Teaching

Communication

Technology literacy

Zoom instruction

Educación

Master's degree or higher in Physical Science

Herramientas

Canvas LMS

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary; part-time positions are 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 the Division provides.

PROGRAM OPERATION:
1. Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
2. Provide a syllabus appropriate to the course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
3. Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
4. Submits requested information within established timelines.
5. available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance.
6. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with the program coordinator to resolve issues.
INSTRUCTION:
7. Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Use technology such as LMS (Canvas), PowerPoint, etc., as appropriate. In the event of an emergency absence, notifies the department chair. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diverse people, styles, and views. Promote the same as an integral part of one's work.
8. Work collaboratively with other Earth Science faculty and other instructors in the Science Department to foster excellence in Earth Science and its teaching. This includes working successfully with colleagues in the Science Department to develop and modify curricula, integrate new instructional methods into courses, and work to assure curricular coherence with other programmatic coursework.
9. Must have a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
10. Ability to teach virtual classes (remotely via zoom)
11. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Pay: $47.35 per contact hour

Hours: daytime, evening, and weekend classes - depending on course schedule

A qualified faculty member in physical science possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with 18 graduate semester hours in the physical sciences

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.