Adjunct Faculty, English

ivytech; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision care plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pre-/post-tax retirement savings

Fee remission for employees and depend

Access to Ivy Tech Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an adjunct English faculty member to deliver courses in alignment with college objectives and policies. The role emphasizes online engagement, effective use of technology, and maintaining accurate student records in a supportive educational environment.

The position requires a master's degree in English or a related field with English coursework; part-time, as-needed scheduling for the Indianapolis area and online sections.

Qualifications

• Earned master's or higher degree in English from a regionally accredited institution.
• Earned master's in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or writing-related courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Make optimal use of technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement and alter lesson plans, assignments, tests and materials; maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Engage with students proactively and regularly to impact learning and provide a positive Ivy Tech experience.
• Demonstrate teaching strategies focused on engaging online students with their learning.
• Interact professionally with students and colleagues, complying with College policies and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.
• Promote an environment reflecting diverse backgrounds where everyone feels respected and valued.

Education

Master's degree in English

Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate hours 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 Standard

A 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, or
• Possesses 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.

Benefits

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.