Adjunct Faculty - Engineering

ivytech; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an adjunct faculty member in engineering to teach and facilitate student learning. You will develop and follow course syllabi, manage attendance and grading, and be available to students outside class hours as needed.

Position is part-time, with pay at $47.35 per contact hour, and requires an earned master’s degree in engineering plus either two years of experience or a PE license. Applications must include a cover letter and unofficial transcript.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher degree in an engineering discipline.
• Two years of work experience in an Engineering field or a PE license.
• Cover Letter and unofficial transcript required with application.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes and facilitate student learning per course schedule.
• Provide a syllabus appropriate to the course and follow syllabus requirements.
• Maintain attendance and grading records according to College policy.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to assist.

Skills

Teaching

Student assessment

Course design

Syllabus development

Education

Master's degree in engineering

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.

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. Submit requested information within established timelines.

STUDENTS:

• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions or 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.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Pay:

$47.35 per contact hour

Hours:

Daytime, evening, or weekend classes - dependent on availability and course schedule

*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in an engineering discipline, and one of the following:

• Two years' work experience in an Engineering field, or
• Professional Engineering (PE) License

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.

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.