Adjunct Faculty - English

About the Role

This is an adjunct teaching position that will require face-to-face instruction on the Madison Ivy Tech campus. Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis.

Major Responsibilities

• 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 follow syllabus content and requirements. Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook. Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Students: Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions and provide assistance. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with the program coordinator to resolve issues.
• Instruction: Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In the event of an emergency absence, notify the program/department chair. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views, and promote the same as an integral part of one's work.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction, and the faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.

A qualified faculty member in English meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in English, or
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or courses related to the writing process.

Benefits

• 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.