Adjunct Faculty - Fine Arts

ivytech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Educational benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College — Indianapolis campus is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Fine Arts on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include delivering courses per syllabus, leveraging classroom technology, and maintaining grades and records to support student success.

The role emphasizes inclusive teaching practices, student engagement, and collaboration with department staff. A cover letter and unofficial transcript are required with applications.

Qualifications

• Earned bachelor or higher degree in fine arts, or related field, from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two of the following: portfolio demonstrating involvement as a practicing artist or designer; professional certification in the field; or three years directly related work and exhibition experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with course objectives.
• Use available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students regularly to support learning and positive experiences.
• Promote inclusive learning environments that reflect diverse student backgrounds.

Education

Bachelor or higher in Fine Arts or related field

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Fine Arts

Location: Indianapolis

Job Type: Part-time

Classification: Adjunct faculty

Salary Range: $48.67 Per Contact Hour

Reports To: Department/Program Chair

Who We Are:

Ivy Tech is Indiana's community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana's communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values:

• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

About the Role:

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.

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

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 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 educational environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

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 AND EXPERIENCE:

A qualified faculty member in fine arts meets all three of the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned bachelor or higher degree in fine arts, or related field, from a regionally accredited institution; and
• Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program and/or course being taught; and
• Two of the following: A portfolio that demonstrates significant involvement as a practicing artist or designer; or
  Professional certification in the field; or
  Three years directly related work and exhibition experience
• Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

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

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.