Adjunct Faculty - French

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Educational benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is seeking an Adjunct Faculty - French in Indianapolis. This part-time adjunct role involves delivering classes, using technology to enhance instruction, and maintaining accurate records under a common syllabus framework.

Responsibilities include engaging with students, adapting lessons as needed, and promoting an inclusive classroom aligned with FERPA and institutional policies. Compensation is per contact hour and faculty contribute to student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in French language or French literature or 18 graduate hours in French language or literature courses or native speaker with Master’s and two years teaching experience.

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 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.

Education

Master’s degree in French language or French literature

Master’s degree in any discipline with 18 graduate hours in French language or literature

Native French speaker with Master’s and two years teaching experience

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - French

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.

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 French meets the discipline standard through one of three routes:

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in French language or French literature; or


• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any discipline with 18 graduate semester hours in French language or literature courses; or


• Is a native speaker of French with a master’s degree and the equivalent of two years secondary or post-secondary teaching experience in French or a related area (e.g., linguistics or another language).

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.

Benefits:

• 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.

At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements. As Indiana’s only full-fledged community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact.

Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations.

Competitive benefits and professional development programs. The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities. Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging. Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace.