Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ivy Tech Community College seeks adjunct biology instructors for its Indianapolis and/or Lawrence locations. Adjunct faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis and are responsible for creating a learning environment that helps students reach their goals, providing effective instruction and assessment, and working within common syllabi provided by the College. The role includes delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives, using available technology to enhance instruction, and maintaining accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.

Faculty engage with students proactively and regularly, use teaching strategies that involve students in their learning, and interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers. They help maintain a safe, quality educational environment and promote a respectful environment that reflects the broad backgrounds of students and employees. Duties are not exhaustive; other logically associated duties may be assigned. Responsibilities must comply with FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

A qualified biology faculty member must either hold an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or microbiology, or hold an earned master’s or higher degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and/or microbiology. Applications must include a cover letter and an unofficial transcript.

Requirements

• Earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or microbiology; alternatively, an earned master’s or higher degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution plus 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and/or microbiology.
• Demonstrated ability to promote an environment reflecting the broad backgrounds of students and employees where every individual feels respected and valued.
• Submit a cover letter and unofficial transcript with the application.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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 documentation.
• Engage proactively and regularly with students in meaningful ways that support learning and a positive experience.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies focused on engaging students in their learning.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers while complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality educational environment.
• Promote an environment in which individuals from the broad backgrounds represented by students and employees feel respected and valued.
• Conduct responsibilities in accordance with FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Benefits

• Access to a 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