Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences

ivytech; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach assigned courses in a temporary, part-time capacity. You will create a learning environment that helps students reach their goals, deliver instruction, and assess learning within the framework of common syllabi.

Responsibilities include preparing course syllabi, maintaining attendance and grades per college policy, and being available to students outside class time.

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded to be considered.
• Earned Bachelor's degree or higher from regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years directly related work experience.
• Holds certification or licensure in a healthcare discipline providing care or service to patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught and follow content requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions.

Skills

Instructional skills

Student support

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Canvas

PowerPoint

Job description

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by the School.

Major Responsibilities:

PROGRAM OPERATION:

• Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook. Submit requested information within established timelines.

STUDENTS:

• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions or provide assistance. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.

INSTRUCTION:

• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.
• In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Pay: $47.35 per contact hour

Hours: Daytime, evening, or weekend classes - dependent on availability and course schedule

Requirements:

*Candidates must upload a copy of transcripts to be considered

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution; and
• Has a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience; and
• Holds certification or licensure in a health care discipline providing care or service directly to patients (such as Respiratory Care, Pharmacology, Phlebotomy, etc)

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

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.