Adjunct Faculty - English

Ivy Tech Community College; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision care plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

Educational Benefits

Fee remission for employees

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College – South Bend invites qualified individuals to join as Adjunct Faculty in Early Childhood Education on a per-semester, part-time basis. You will deliver courses, develop syllabi, assess student work and maintain records within FERPA guidelines.

This role emphasizes inclusive teaching, use of technology, and collaboration with students and staff to support student goals. Familiarity with college policies and safety procedures is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• Conducts all activities with appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• 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 lead 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.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Diversity appreciation

Education

Master's degree or higher in early childhood education or child development

18 graduate credit hours in related courses

Professional certification in the field

Two years of related work experience

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.Location: Ivy Tech Community College - South BendEmployment Type: Part TimeCompensation: $47.35 per contract hourGENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: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.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, EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction. Conducts all activities with appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DISCIPLINE STANDARD:A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through: Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or Docusign Envelope ID: Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and Possesses one of the following: o Professional certification in the field; or o Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8. Bilingual-Spanish language preferredIvy 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.