Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology (IvyOnline)

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Remote

About The Position

Online Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis to teach Anatomy and Physiology courses completely online. Courses are primarily eight weeks long and are rarely offered in a 16-week format. Faculty create an online learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of the provided single-version primary course. Candidates must reside and work in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio.

Faculty facilitate student learning in accordance with College policy and course objectives, use available technology to support instruction, and may supplement or alter lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials where appropriate. They maintain accurate student records and grades, engage with students proactively, and use strategies that support online student engagement. They are expected to work professionally and cooperatively with students and colleagues, maintain a safe and quality online educational environment, and contribute to a team culture of respect, support, open communication, and appreciation of varied perspectives. Other logically associated duties may be assigned. Responsibilities must comply with FERPA, applicable regulations, and professional standards.

The position receives supervision from a Faculty Lead or Assistant Faculty Lead and has no supervisory responsibilities. Unofficial transcripts are required with the application; official transcripts are required upon hiring. Candidates must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to their instructional area and meet the applicable faculty credential standards. Qualified Anatomy and Physiology faculty must either hold an earned master's or higher degree in a biological science from a regionally accredited institution, or hold an earned master's or higher degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution plus 18 graduate semester hours in biology-related courses. Selected candidates are subject to pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check, and employment offers are contingent on the outcome.

Requirements

• Must reside and work from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio.
• Unofficial transcripts are required as part of the application; official transcripts are required upon hiring.
• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Must meet faculty credentials in the applicable area of instruction.
• For Anatomy and Physiology, either an earned master's or higher degree in a biological science from a regionally accredited institution, or an earned master's or higher degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution plus 18 graduate semester hours in biology-related courses.
• Selected candidates are subject to pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check; an employment offer is contingent upon the outcome.

Nice To Haves

• Previous online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement or alter lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required records.
• Engage proactively and regularly with students in meaningful ways that support learning and a positive student experience.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies focused on engaging online students with their learning.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers while complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.
• Contribute to a team environment in which members feel valued, respected, and supported, and which encourages open communication and mutual respect.
• Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.
• Conduct all responsibilities in accordance with FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Benefits

• 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.
• All employees can 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
• Career Level: Entry Level