Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

About the Role

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by the school.

Responsibilities

• Program Operation:
  • Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
  • Provide syllabus appropriate to the course 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 or provide assistance.
  • Address student concerns and, if necessary, consult with the program coordinator to resolve issues.
• Instruction:
  • Meet all scheduled classes of the contracted course.
  • 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. Promote the same as an integral part of one's work.

Requirements

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

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social psychology, or any other professionally recognized specialty in psychology, OR
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in psychology-related courses, including a course in statistics and/or research methodology.

Application Requirements: To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

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.