Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

ivytech; Lawrenceburg (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision care plan

Employee Assistance Program

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Fee remission for employees, spouses,

Legal dependents

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to support instruction in assigned courses. The role is temporary and part-time, with responsibilities including creating course syllabi, teaching scheduled classes, and maintaining attendance and grades per college policy.

The adjunct will also be available to students outside class time, use tools like Blackboard and PowerPoint, and coordinate with program coordinators as needed while upholding diversity and inclusion throughout teaching.

Qualifications

• A qualified faculty member meets the discipline standard through one of two routes: earned master's or higher in speech or communication.
• Alternatively, a master's or higher degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech or communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes, providing syllabus appropriate to the course.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per College policy and follow timelines.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions and provide assistance.
• Meet all scheduled classes and use technology (Blackboard, PowerPoint) as appropriate.
• Notify chair in the event of emergency absence and promote diversity as part of daily work.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Assessment

Education

Master's degree in speech or communication

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in speech or communication

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 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). Use technology such as Blackboard, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

A qualified faculty member meets the discipline standard through one of two routes: Possesses an earned master's or higher degree in speech or communication, from a regionally accredited institution; or Possesses an earned master's or higher degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech or communication, from a regionally accredited institution.

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.

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.