Adjunct Faculty - Earth Science

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Employee Assistance Program

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Earth Science courses. The role involves developing a course syllabus, maintaining attendance and grading, and delivering instruction via Canvas and Zoom as needed.

Qualified candidates hold a master’s or higher in physical sciences with at least 18 graduate hours in the field and will work daytime, evening, and weekend schedules. This is a part-time adjunct appointment in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Must hold an earned master's or higher degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the physical sciences.
• Ability to teach virtual classes via Zoom and collaborate with Earth Science faculty.
• Strong working knowledge of current instructional technologies and LMS usage.

Responsibilities

• Perform all instructional duties to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide a syllabus appropriate to the course and follow content requirements.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per college policy.
• Available to students outside scheduled class time; address concerns with program coordinator as needed.
• Teach using LMS (Canvas) and PowerPoint; notify department chair in emergencies.

Skills

LMS (Canvas)

Remote teaching (Zoom)

Educational technology

Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physical Science or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Zoom

Canvas LMS

Job description

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

• Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide a syllabus appropriate to the course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Submits requested information within established timelines.
• Available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance.
• Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with the program coordinator to resolve issues.

INSTRUCTION

• 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.
• 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.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Ability to teach virtual classes (remotely via Zoom).

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.

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.

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