Adjunct Faculty - INDT/DESN/AART

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline.
• Display an ability to interpret and evaluate theories in the field or discipline.
• Connect subject matter with related fields.
• Stay current in subject matter through professional development.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs.
• Employ available instructional technology when appropriate.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Communicate subject matter to students.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials.
• Support classroom efforts to promote student success.
• Establish and adhere to learning objectives.
• Develop evaluation methods which fairly measure student progress toward objectives.
• Evaluate and return student work to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Submit final grade rosters, grade books and attendance rosters to division administrators each semester according to established deadlines.
• Support the College's policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A qualified adjunct faculty member meets the education component of the School of Technology discipline standard through one of three routes:
• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution in technology, engineering, engineering technology; or an earned baccalaureate or higher degree directly related to the program’s discipline
• And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)
• And, two years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR)
• OR Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution
• And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)
• And five years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR)
• OR Possesses an earned associate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution directly related to the program’s discipline
• And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)
• And three years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR)

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have experience with and the ability to teach topics not limited to but including, Safety, Electrical, Mechanical, Fluid Power, PLC’s, Robotics, Vision Systems, HMI’s, and VFD’s.

Benefits

• Whole Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse and dependents (after 2 semesters of employment.)

Pay Rate

$45.50 per contact hour

Schedule

Classes for this position must be taught in-person on campus.

Other Requirements

• 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.
• Official transcripts/certifications required upon hiring.

Minimum Qualifications

• A qualified adjunct faculty member meets the education component of the School of Technology discipline standard through one of three routes:
• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution in technology, engineering, engineering technology; or an earned baccalaureate or higher degree directly related to the program’s discipline
• And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)
• And, two years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR)
• OR Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution
• And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)
• And five years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR)
• OR Possesses an earned associate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution directly related to the program’s discipline
• And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)
• And three years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with and the ability to teach topics not limited to but including, Safety, Electrical, Mechanical, Fluid Power, PLC’s, Robotics, Vision Systems, HMI’s, and VFD’s.