Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition remission

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis invites applications for Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy. This part-time role involves delivering PHIL courses, creating a engaging classroom environment, and adhering to common syllabi.

Candidates must hold a master’s or higher in philosophy or have 18 graduate hours in philosophy/ethics. Prior college-level teaching experience is required. Applications should include a cover letter and unofficial transcript.

Qualifications

• Requires graduate degree in philosophy or 18 graduate credit hours in philosophy-related courses.
• Experience teaching at college level required.
• Ability to deliver instruction per syllabi and College policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Engage with students regularly to ensure positive experiences with Ivy Tech.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies to engage students.

Skills

Previous teaching experience

College-level instruction

Education

Master’s or higher in Philosophy

18 grad credits in philosophy

18 grad credits in philosophy or ethics

Job description

Who We Are

Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy

Location: Indianapolis

Job Type: Part-time

Classification: Adjunct faculty

Salary Range: $48.67 Per Contact Hour

Reports To: Department/Program Chair

Who We Are

Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values

• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

About The Role

• 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.

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

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 environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Education And Experience

PHIL 101 and PHIL 102 Course Standard

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in philosophy or
• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in philosophy-related courses (e.g., ethics courses, logic, values, aesthetics, moral philosophy, moral problems, philosophical writings, history of philosophy).

PHIL 213 Course Standard

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in philosophy, or
• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in philosophy or ethics.

PHIL 220 Course Standard

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in philosophy or religious studies, or
• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in philosophy or religious studies.

Previous Teaching Experience Is Required. College-level Teaching Experience Preferred.

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

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.