Adjunct Faculty - Human Services

Ivy Tech Community College; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Assistance program (EAP)

Retirement savings options

Fee remission

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach courses on a temporary, part-time basis. Positions are posted continuously to build a pool of qualified instructors for future openings.

Faculty will use Canvas and other tools, prepare course syllabi, track attendance and grades, and be available to students outside scheduled class times. A master’s degree in a human services field plus related credentials are required. Background checks are required for employment consideration.

Qualifications

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree in a human services field.
• Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program.
• Has one of the following: professional certification/licensure or two years post-master’s related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) taught and follow syllabus requirements.
• Maintain attendance and grading records according to policy.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions.
• Notify department chair in case of emergency absence.

Education

Master's degree or higher in human services

Two years post-master’s related work experience

Professional certification or licensure in the field

Tools

Canvas

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary

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. This position and the posting will stay open continuously in order to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings as Adjunct Instructors. Applicants will not be notified unless there is an actual need to fill the position or if the candidate does not meet minimum requirements.

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. Submits requested information within established timelines.

STUDENTS

Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/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.

Education, Experience And Other Requirements

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.

A qualified faculty member in human services meets all three of the following criteria:

1. Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, in a human services field, and
2. Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program, and
3. Has one of the following:
   a) Professional certification or licensure in the field; or
   b) Two years of directly post master degree related work experience.

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.