Adjunct - Biology

Ivy Tech Community College • Bloomington, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ivy Tech Bloomington is hiring part-time adjunct faculty to teach biology courses on campus, including lectures and labs, beginning in the upcoming semester. Courses and availability include Biology 101: Introductory Biology (morning and/or afternoon), Biology 105: Biology I (Molecular & Cellular Processes) (evening), Biology 107: Biology II (Diversity of Life) (afternoon), and Biology 211: Microbiology (morning or afternoon). The college is seeking local instructors and instructors available to teach evening courses. Adjunct faculty may teach between 1 and 13 contact hours per week. Pay is $46.75 per contact hour. Applicants should attach supporting documents, such as unofficial transcripts and a resume, to demonstrate minimum qualifications.

Adjunct faculty create a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided. Faculty must meet the stated biology discipline qualifications. Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to the protected characteristics listed in the posting. The college also states that it does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

Requirements

• Earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in a biological science; or an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in biology-related courses. Up to six graduate credits in instructional methodology in the appropriate discipline and at the appropriate level may count toward the 18 required graduate hours.
• Faculty teaching 100-level science labs must hold a bachelor’s degree in the field, with at least nine additional graduate hours in the subject matter.
• Local availability to teach on campus for lectures and labs.
• Applicants should attach supporting documents such as unofficial transcripts and a resume to support minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience.
• Evening teaching availability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.
• Engage with students in meaningful and productive ways that support learning and a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Develop and implement active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with learning.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers, and comply with College policies, campus guidelines, and expectations.
• Know and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and other learning environments.
• Conduct responsibilities within FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Conduct activities with appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• Employees may contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time