Adjunct Faculty Student Success

Ivy Tech Community College; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to support Fort Wayne campus courses with in-person instruction. You will deliver assigned classes, follow college policies, and assess student learning within the standard syllabi.

This position requires maintaining records and engaging with students to create a positive learning experience. Minimum qualifications include a regionally accredited bachelor's degree or higher and relevant teaching or professional experience.

Qualifications

• Earned bachelor's degree or higher from regionally accredited institution.
• Must have teaching or professional experience.
• Transcripts or licenses required at time of hire.
• Background check required.
• Fort Wayne in-person teaching only.

Responsibilities

• Delivers assigned classes in line with course objectives.
• Uses technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and maintains student records.
• Interacts with students professionally to promote learning.
• Ensures safety procedures in classrooms and labs.
• Other duties as required within FERPA and college standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Technology in instruction

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Teaching experience or professional experience

Job description

Job Description Summary
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, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

A qualified faculty member in the student success/life skills discipline meets both of the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, and
• Has appropriate teaching or professional experience.

Other Requirements:

• Transcripts and/or relevant certifications/licenses required at time of hire
• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check

-Must be available to teach in person courses at Fort Wayne campus, no online courses available.

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.

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.