Adjunct Faculty - Art Appreciation

Ivy Tech Community College • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. They create a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi. The role delivers assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives, uses available technology to enhance instruction, and develops or maintains course materials and student records. Faculty engage students through active classroom teaching strategies and interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers. They follow College policies and campus expectations and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and other learning environments. Responsibilities may include other duties logically associated with the position. All activities must comply with FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards, and reflect appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity. Faculty must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to their instructional area and meet the faculty credentials in ASOM 7.1. Transcripts and/or relevant certifications or licenses are required at hire; offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Meet faculty credentials outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• For Art Appreciation, hold an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in art or art history; alternatively, hold an earned master's degree or higher in any field from a regionally accredited institution plus 18 graduate semester hours in art or art history.
• Transcripts and/or relevant certifications or licenses are required at the time of hire.
• Completion of a satisfactory background check is required for an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering 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 students in meaningful, productive ways that support learning and contribute to a positive Ivy Tech Community College experience.
• Develop and implement active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers; comply with College policies, campus guidelines, and expectations.
• Know and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and all learning environments.
• Conduct activities within FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards, while appreciating, respecting, and promoting diversity.
• 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 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