Adjunct Faculty (IvyOnline) - Legal Studies

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 8,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement benefits

Fee remission for employees

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks Online Adjunct Faculty to create engaging online learning environments and provide effective instruction and assessment in 8-week (rarely 16-week) formats. The position is part‑time, online, with residency restricted to Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio.

Selected candidates must submit unofficial transcripts; official transcripts on hire, and may need pre‑employment background checks.

Qualifications

• Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process.
• Official transcripts required upon hiring.
• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to instruction.
• A qualified faculty member in Legal Studies possesses a JD and one of: professional licensure or two years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned online classes in accordance with college policy and course objectives.
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Modify lesson plans, assignments, tests and materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Engage with students regularly to promote positive learning experiences.
• Demonstrate teaching strategies that engage online learners.
• Operate professionally and collaboratively within college guidelines.

Skills

Tech proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

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.
• We are looking for a candidate who is committed to an environment where team members feel valued, respected and supported. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are seeking someone who is 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.

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A qualified faculty member in Legal Studies possesses an earned Juris Doctor degree from a regionally accredited institution and have one of the following:

• Professional licensure in the field; or
• Two years of directly related work experience.

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.

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 enrollment 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.