Communications Adjunct Faculty

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Sellersburg (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg is seeking adjunct faculty to teach courses on-site. The position requires daytime availability and involves developing syllabi, delivering instruction, and assessing student progress using Canvas LMS.

Responsibilities include maintaining attendance, grading, and providing academic support, with a focus on inclusive teaching practices and diversity. This is a temporary, semester-by-semester appointment at the Sellersburg campus.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in speech or communication, or 18 graduate credits in speech/communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes and prepare syllabi in line with course requirements.
• Maintain attendance and grading records, use Canvas LMS for monitoring student progress.
• Provide academic support and interventions, including tutoring and referrals when needed.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Time management

Education

Master's in Speech/Communication

18 graduate credits in Speech/Communication

Public speaking course standards

Tools

Canvas LMS

PowerPoint

Video streaming

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 candidate meets 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.

Application Requirements

To ensure full consideration for this adjunct position, applicants must submit unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

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