Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy

ivytech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Fee remission for employees and depend

Fee remission for spouses

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Philosophy to deliver PHIL courses on an as-needed, part-time basis. The role involves creating a learning environment aligned with common syllabi, effective instruction, and ongoing assessment.

Qualified candidates hold a master’s or higher in philosophy with relevant coursework; prior college teaching experience is preferred. This position emphasizes adaptability, student engagement, and adherence to FERPA and

Qualifications

• Earned master's or higher degree in philosophy or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in philosophy/ethics.
• College-level teaching experience required; prior adjunct experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned Philosophy classes per college policy and course objectives.
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Engage with students regularly to support learning outcomes.
• Implement teaching strategies that promote student engagement.
• Maintain professional conduct and comply with college policies and FERPA.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in philosophy

Master's degree with 18 grad credit hours in philosophy/ethics

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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