Adjunct Faculty-Physics/Earth Sciences

ivytech; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an adjunct faculty member for Physics and/or Earth Sciences to deliver assigned courses on a part-time, as-needed basis at the Indiana campus. Responsibilities include preparing syllabi, documents, and assessments, tracking student progress, and providing interventions to support academic success.

Qualified candidates will have a master’s degree in physics or related field with additional physics coursework, and will apply current instructional technologies

Qualifications

• Must meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for physics or related area.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusive instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes following college policy and course objectives.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and attendance.
• Engage with students to promote active learning and using technology effectively.
• Monitor student performance and provide interventions and advising as needed.
• Adhere to FERPA and college policies; ensure safety in classroom and labs.

Education

Master's degree in physics

18 graduate credit hours in physics-related courses

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: 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

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, show evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

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

Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time

Compensation: $47.35 / contract hour

***This position is on an as needed basis and demand can very per semester enrollment***

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction. Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

PHYSICS / EARTH SCIENCE DISCIPLINE STANDARD

A qualified faculty member in physics and/or earth sciences meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in physics, or
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in physics-related courses.

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.