Adjunct Faculty, Education

ivytech; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision plan with low-cost exams

Employee Assistance Program

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Fee remission for employees and depend

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to deliver assigned courses in education, following college policies and course objectives. Faculty will develop syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments, while maintaining student records and engaging learners with effective instructional strategies.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, providing academic supports, and ensuring safety in classrooms and learning environments.

Qualifications

• All adjuncts must deliver classes aligned with course objectives and college policy.
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develop and maintain syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests and materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes per syllabus and college policy.
• Engage with students to promote learning and positive experiences with Ivy Tech.
• Maintain student records, grades and assessments.
• Provide interventions, tutoring, and academic supports as needed.
• Model professional conduct and comply with campus policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Student engagement

Technology in education

Record keeping

Education

Master's degree in education

State teaching license/certification

3 years K-12 teaching experience

Tools

LMS usage

Job description

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:

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

Education Program Standard

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, or
• Possesses an earned Master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Science Education, or
• Possesses an earned Master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Education with 18 graduate or undergraduate hours in science, or
• 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

EDUC 235 & 245 Course Standard

A qualified faculty member teaching EDUC 235 and EDUC 245 meets the Education program standard and meets the course standard by possessing one of the following credentials (or is in progress and completed within 12 months of hire or date of credentialing change):

• MSJ Science of Reading Training Microcredential for Ivy Tech faculty OR
• Complete Cox Campus Structured Literacy Series Modules and complete the Cox Campus final Structured Literacy Exam Certificate OR
• Successful KPEERI Exam Completion OR
• Successful completion of Keys to Literacy (80 hours) OR
• Successful completion of Praxis #5205 OR
• Indiana Literacy Endorsement (added to teaching license) OR
• Upon Curriculum Committee review, equivalent or higher credential in Science of Reading, preferably from an IDA accredited institution, i.e Mt. St. Joseph or Marian University certificate, masters, doctorate, etc.

Additional experience in special education is preferred.

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.

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.

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