Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Ivy Tech Community College•East Chicago, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Position requires a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students and employees. This is an in person role Pay: $47.35 per contact hour Where: Lake County Campuses (Crown Point, East Chicago, Gary) Work Hours: Day, evening and/or Saturday classes, ask hiring manager for hours. What is in it for you? - You and your immediate family can take classes after teaching for two terms. The terms do not have to be concurrent. - Flexible schedule

Requirements

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials .
A qualified faculty member meets the Accounting Program standard through one of five routes: Possesses an earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in accounting; or Possesses an earned related or out-of-field master’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with documented 18 post-secondary semester hours or equivalent of courses in accounting beyond the introductory principle(s) level; or Possesses an earned related or out-of-field master’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following: In-field professional certification (national, regional or state) Three years of in-field professional employment Documented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of award Documentation of research and publication in the field Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military; or Possesses an earned bachelor’s degree in accounting, from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following: In-field professional certification (national, regional or state) Two years of in-field professional employment Documented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of award Documentation of research and publication in the field Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military. Possesses and earned Bachelor’s degree in a related business field from a regionally accredited institution with an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
A qualified faculty member teaching ACCT 090 meets the course standard through one of two routes: Meets Accounting program standard, or Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree in business, accounting, or a business-related field.
A qualified faculty member for ACCT 101 and ACCT 102 meets the course standard through one of two routes: Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree in accounting from a regionally accredited institution; or Possesses an earned master’s degree in a related business field from a regionally accredited institution with documented 21 post-secondary semester hours in accounting
Official college transcripts required upon hiring, and employment contingent on acceptable criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
Use Learning Management System (e.g. Blackboard) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
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.
Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.
Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division.
Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
Participate in career service and alumni activities.
Support program/department chair in program management activities.
Adhere to college and regional academic policies.