Communications Adjunct Faculty

ivytech; Sellersburg (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg, IN seeks adjunct faculty for on-site, semester-by-semester teaching assignments at the Sellersburg campus. The position requires daytime availability and adherence to campus syllabi and assessment practices.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, maintaining attendance and grade records in Canvas, and providing student support beyond class time. Candidates must meet credentialing requirements and undergo background checks; this is a part-time,

Qualifications

• Master's or higher degree in speech or communication OR master's with 18 graduate credits in speech/communication.
• Meets COMM 101 course standard via either discipline standard or 18 graduate credits in related discipline (e.g., rhetoric, linguistics, homiletics, law, theatre, public relations) with at least 6 graduate credits in speech/human communication theory.
• Meets COMM 102 course standard via discipline standard or master's with 18 graduate credits in related discipline (e.g., social work, counseling, sociology, psychology) with at least 6 graduate credits in speech/human communication theory.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes using syllabus content and Canvas attendance/grading records.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time and address concerns, consulting with program chair as needed.
• Meet all scheduled classes, use Canvas/PowerPoint/video streaming tools, and promote diversity and inclusion in teaching.

Education

Master's degree in speech or communication

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

Tools

Canvas LMS

McGraw Hill/Go React

Job description

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time roles hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their academic goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the School. This is a fully on-site position with required on-campus teaching responsibilities at the Sellersburg campus. Must have daytime availability. Must meet the credentialing requirements as outlined in the Education, Experience And Other Requirements section below.

Major Responsibilities

PROGRAM OPERATION: Performs all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitates student learning in assigned classes. Provides syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements. Maintains student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook, and keeps grading records in the Canvas LMS. Submits requested information within established timelines. Monitors and documents student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts. Provides necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.

STUDENTS: Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance. Deals with student concerns and, if necessary, consults with program chair to resolve issues.

INSTRUCTION: Meets all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Uses technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, video streaming equipment, email, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies department chair. Conducts all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promotes this appreciation and respect as an integral part of one's work.

Education, Experience And Other Requirements

Communication Discipline Standard

A qualified candidatemeets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses a master's or higher degree in speech or communication OR
• Possesses a master's or higher degree with 18 graduate credit hours in speech or communication

COMM 101 Course Standard

A qualified candidate in public speaking meets the course standard through one of two routes:

• Meets Communication discipline standard (shown above), or
• Possesses a master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in a discipline related to the course (e.g., rhetoric, linguistics, homiletics, law, theatre, public relations) at least 6 of which are graduate credits in speech or human communication theory.

COMM 102 Course Standard

A qualified candidate in interpersonal communication meets the course standard through one of two routes:

• Meets the Communication discipline standard, or
• Possesses a master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in a discipline related to the course (e.g. social work, counseling, sociology, psychology) at least 6 of which are graduate credits in speech or human communication theory.

Applicant must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, Canvas LMS experience and McGraw Hill/Go React experience a plus. Ideally will be familiar with video streaming class sessions while teaching in the classroom.

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome. The current posting is for an in-person position at the Sellersburg campus in Southern Indiana.

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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.