Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

Ivy Tech Community College; Sellersburg (IN); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 82,656,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg, IN is seeking adjunct faculty to teach political science or public administration courses for the spring semester. These are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester as needed.

Responsibilities include creating a learning environment, delivering effective instruction and assessment, providing syllabi, and maintaining attendance/grades; be available to students outside class hours.

Qualifications

• Must have earned master's or higher degree in political science or public administration or a JD.
• 18 graduate hours in political science/public administration/history if the master's is in another field.

Responsibilities

• Teach scheduled classes and facilitate student learning.
• Create syllabus appropriate to course taught and follow college requirements.

Skills

Instructional skills

Student support

Canvas usage

Education

Master's degree in Political Science or Public Administration

Juris Doctor (JD)

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in political science/public administration/history

Tools

Canvas

PowerPoint

Job description

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by the school.Program Operation:Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.Submits requested information within established timelines.Students:Is available to students outside of scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance.Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.Instruction:Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s).Uses technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.Promote same as an integral part of one's work.Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in political science or public administration; orPossesses an earned Juris Doctor degree, from a regionally accredited institution.Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in one or a combination of the following disciplines: political science, public administration, history.Work hours & location: Spring semester (January to May), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9:15 a.m., at a local high school for dual creditApplication Requirements: Official transcripts will be requested upon hire.Proudly named Louisville Business First's 2025 & 2026 Best Places to Work - Ivy Tech Community College, Sellersburg.Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:Health & WellnessAccess to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesFinancial & Retirement BenefitsAll employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savingsEducational BenefitsFee 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.