Adjunct Faculty: Homeland Security and Public Safety Program Instructor

ivytech; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana is seeking adjunct faculty on a part-time, per-semester basis to deliver courses and support student success. You will create engaging learning environments, develop syllabi, and assess student performance while adhering to college policies and FERPA guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, using technology to enhance teaching, and providing meaningful student interactions that contribute to their academic goals.

Qualifications

• Earned associate or higher degree in Homeland Security/Public Safety or Environmental Science.
• Possesses current license through Indiana Department of Environmental Management or comparable agency.
• Has two years of directly related work experience.

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.
• Interacts with students and co-workers professionally and in compliance with policies.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms and labs.

Skills

Two years of related work experience

Strong instructional delivery

Technology-enabled teaching

Education

Associate degree or higher in Homeland Security/Public Safety

Associate degree or higher in Environmental Science

Job description

GENERAL 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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

None

CLASSIFICATION:

Part-Time

COMPENSATION:

$47.35/CONTACT HOUR

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).
• 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.

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

1. Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
2. 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.
3. Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
4. Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possesses an earned associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Homeland Security/Public Safety, or related field; or/and Possesses an earned associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in environmental science or/and Holds a current license through Indiana Department of Environmental Management or comparable regulating agency OR/AND Possesses current State Firefighter I/II certification, or/and Possesses current State Instructor II certification, or/and Has two years of directly related work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in Homeland Security/Public Safety, Fire Science, Environmental Management or related field, or Possesses an earned associate degree in Homeland Security/Public Safety, Fire Science, Environmental Management, with a baccalaureate or higher degree in leadership, supervision, business, or industrial/vocational education; with academic preparation appropriate to the program; or Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with an appropriate advanced-level, state, or national certification; AND Professional certification in the field; or Two years of directly related work experience

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

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