Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Ivy Tech Community College • Columbus, 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. They facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives, using available technology to enhance instruction, and supplementing or altering lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials where appropriate.

Adjunct Faculty maintain accurate student records and grades, engage proactively and regularly with students in ways that support learning and a positive experience, and demonstrate teaching strategies focused on student engagement. They interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers, comply with College policies and professional standards, and maintain a safe, quality educational environment. They must help foster an environment in which people from the broad backgrounds represented among students and employees feel respected and valued. Other logically associated duties may be assigned. Responsibilities must comply with FERPA and other applicable regulatory requirements.

A qualified faculty member must meet one of these discipline standards: an earned master's or higher degree in chemistry 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 chemistry-related courses. Applications must include a cover letter and an unofficial transcript.

The stated pay rate is $45.50 per contact hour. Ivy Tech describes benefits for part-time employees, including vision care, an Employee Assistance Program, payroll-deduction retirement savings contributions, and fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

Requirements

• Earned master's or higher degree in chemistry from a regionally accredited institution; or earned master's or higher degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution and 18 graduate semester hours in chemistry-related courses.
• Demonstrated ability to promote an environment where people from broad backgrounds feel 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 student experience.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers and comply with College policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality educational environment and promote an environment where individuals feel respected and valued.
• Conduct responsibilities in accordance with FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.

Benefits

• Access to a vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources at no cost.
• Payroll-deduction options for pre-tax or post-tax retirement savings contributions.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time