Adjunct Faculty - Biology

About the role

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. They are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided; facilitating student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives; making optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods; supplementing and altering, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials; maintaining accurate student records, grades, and other requirements; engaging with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College; demonstrating evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning; interacting with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations; and maintaining a safe, quality educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality educational environment.

Requirements

• Possess an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or microbiology; or possess an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and/or microbiology.

Qualifications

A qualified faculty member in biology meets the discipline standard through one of two routes: Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or microbiology; or Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and/or microbiology.

Skills

Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.

Benefits

All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

• Pay Rate: $45.50 Per Contact Hour
• 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
• Education Benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Pay

Pay Rate: $45.50 Per Contact Hour

Schedule

Not specified