Adjunct Faculty (IvyOnline) - Anatomy and Physiology/Biology

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Anatomy and Physiology/Biology course to teach online. The position requires effective instruction, student engagement, and the use of technology to enhance learning. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree in a relevant field and experience in online education, contributing to a collaborative and innovative teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in biological sciences or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of current educational technologies.
• Experience in online teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate online student learning and deliver assigned classes.
• Maintain student records and engage with students proactively.
• Implement teaching strategies focused on engaging students.

Skills

Online Teaching

Technology Proficiency

Engagement Strategies

Education

Master's Degree in Biological Science or Related Field

18 Graduate Semester Hours in Biology

Job description

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Adjunct Faculty (IvyOnline) - Anatomy and Physiology/Biology

Apply locations Indianapolis, IN time type Part time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago job requisition id JR0000105707 Online Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Online Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating an online learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of the provided single version primary course. Courses are taught completely online in primarily 8-week (rarely 16-week) format.

In compliance with the College’s Out of State Workers Policy, only candidates who will reside in and work from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio will be considered for this position.

Major Responsibilities:

- Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives. IvyOnline’s minimum expectations for Online Adjunct Faculty are found in the Academic Support and Operations Manual, Policy 7.5.2. Online Adjunct Faculty are also encouraged to review and implement best practices from the online teaching best practices list.

- 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 online 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 online educational environment.

- Must be committed to an environment where team members feel valued, respected and supported.
- Must demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Must be passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.

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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Faculty Lead or Assistant Faculty Lead

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

Minimum Qualifications:

Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process.

Official transcripts required upon hiring.

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 (see link below) for the specific area(s) of instruction.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Urmw3PrP-etvOcydlCdsjWgG2N9nP4WoDTHnb6HT2Vc/preview#heading=h.uzffs7dtyei6

A qualified faculty member in anatomy and physiology/biology meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

1. Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in a biological science, or
2. Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in biology-related courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Online Teaching Experience

Other Requirements:

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.

Official transcripts required upon hiring. Please attach unofficial transcripts to application.

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.

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