Adjunct Faculty-Physics/Earth Sciences

Major 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, show evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• 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.

Supervision Received

• Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean

Supervision Given

• None

Classification

Part-Time

Compensation

$47.35 / contract hour

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Physics / Earth Science Discipline Standard

• Qualified Faculty Member In Physics And/or Earth Sciences Meets The Discipline Standard Through One Of Two Routes
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in physics,
• Or Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in physics-related courses.

Additional Information

This position is on an as needed basis and demand can very per semester enrollment***