Adjunct Faculty, English

Ivy Tech Community College; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits (fee remission)

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking adjunct English instructors in Indiana to deliver courses in line with college policies and course objectives. You will leverage technology to enhance instruction and adjust materials to meet student needs.

Maintaining accurate records and engaging with students regularly are essential parts of the role. The position emphasizes online teaching strategies to engage diverse learners and requires professional collaboration with faculty and staff to uphold a

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in English from a regionally accredited institution.
• Alternatively, master's in any field with 18 graduate semester credits in English or related topics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned English classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Utilize available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students proactively and regularly to support learning.
• Demonstrate teaching strategies for online students to improve engagement.
• Interact professionally with students and colleagues per College policies.

Education

Master's in English

Master's in any field + 18 graduate credits in English

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: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 online 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 online educational environment.Must demonstrate the ability to promote and environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.English Discipline StandardA qualified faculty member in English meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in English, orPossesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or courses related to the writing process.Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:Health & WellnessAccess to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesFinancial & Retirement BenefitsAll employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savingsEducational BenefitsFee 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.