Adjunct Faculty Human Services

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 and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.

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.

Qualifications

A qualified faculty member in human services meets all three of the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in a human services field or MSW.
• Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program.
• Has one of the following:
  • Professional certification or licensure in the field; or
  • Two years of directly post‑master degree related work experience.

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

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