Adjunct Faculty - Education

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee assistance program

Educational benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the Education program in Indianapolis. The role focuses on delivering courses, using technology to enhance learning, and aligning with common syllabi provided.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, engaging with students, and adapting materials to meet diverse learner needs. This part-time role emphasizes a supportive, inclusive teaching environment within Ivy Tech’s mission.

Qualifications

• A qualified faculty member holds a master's or higher in Education or related field.
• Has current or expired state teaching license/certification or at least three years of elementary/secondary teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes according to college policy and course objectives.
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Adapt lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Engage with students regularly to foster positive learning experiences.
• Promote teaching strategies that engage students across backgrounds.
• Contribute to a respectful, professional classroom environment.
• Provide a safe, quality educational setting.

Skills

Effective instruction

Assessment proficiency

Education

Master's or higher in Education

State teaching license or 3 years teaching

Tools

LMS proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Education Location: Indianapolis Job Type: Part-time Classification: Adjunct faculty Salary Range: $48.67 Per Contact Hour Reports To: Department/Program Chair

Who We Are:

Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values:

• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana

About the Role:

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.

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 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 educational environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad 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 education meets both of the following criteria: Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or a related field appropriate to the program, and Has one of the following: Current or expired professional state teaching license/certification or Three years of elementary or secondary teaching experience.

EDUC 224 Course Standard

A qualified faculty member teaching EDUC 224 meets the course standard through one of four routes:

• Meets the Education program standard
• Possesses an earned Master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Science Education
• Possesses an earned Master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Education with 18 graduate or undergraduate hours in science
• Possesses an earned Master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any natural or physical science, with one of the following: Professional certification in education, or Minimum of three years of K-12 teaching experience

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

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.

At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements.

As Indiana’s only full-fledged community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way.

No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first.

Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together.

Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact.

Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation.

Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures.

Competitive benefits and professional development programs The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace