Adjunct Faculty – Mechanical Engineering

ivytech; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach engineering courses in Indiana. The role involves delivering classes, designing inclusive curricula, and using technology to support student learning. Flexibility to accommodate evening and weekend teaching may be required.

A passion for teaching and strong communication skills are essential. Pay is $45 per hour for adjunct appointments, with responsibilities including maintaining records and engaging with students to ensure a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 18 graduate hours in Mechanical Engineering.
• Degrees must be from a regional accredited institution.
• Passion for teaching engineering required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Innovative teaching techniques encouraged.
• Familiarity with distance learning and use of technology in instruction.
• Ability to use collaborative and student-centered methods.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse student body and colleagues.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes as scheduled and align with course objectives.
• Use technology to enhance instructional methods and outcomes.
• Adapt lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students regularly to support learning and positive experience at Ivy Tech.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies that engage students.
• Interact professionally with students and colleagues and comply with college policies.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive educational environment.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in the classroom.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Instructional technology

Diversity & inclusion

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

18 graduate semester hours in Mechanical Engineering

Regional accreditation

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with college policy and course objectives.
• 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 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 educational environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled. Designs curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintain accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students' performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in engineering; or master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mechanical Engineering.
• All educational degrees must be from a regional accredited institution
• Must have passion for teaching in engineering
• Possesses excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to use innovative teaching techniques
• Familiarity with distance learning and willingness to use technology tools in instruction
• Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years college teaching experience
• Minimum two (2) years related industrial experience
• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.

Pay Rate: $45/hour

* All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

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 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.