Adjunct Faculty - Communication

Ivy Tech Community College • Valparaiso, IN

19h

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member creates a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provides effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the School.

The faculty member performs the instructional duties needed to teach assigned classes, provides and follows appropriate course syllabi, maintains attendance and grading records according to College policy, and submits requested information within established timelines. They meet scheduled classes, use instructional technology as appropriate, remain available to students outside class time, address student concerns, and consult the program coordinator when needed. They notify the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence and conduct their work with appreciation and respect for diversity.

Applicants must meet the discipline standard through either an earned master's or higher degree in speech or communication, or an earned master's or higher degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech or communication. Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Selected candidates are subject to pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check, and employment offers are contingent on the outcome. Applications must include a cover letter and unofficial transcript.

Requirements

• Earned master's or higher degree in speech or communication from a regionally accredited institution; or an earned master's or higher degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech or communication from a regionally accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by students and employees, where every individual feels respected and valued.
• Selected candidates must pass pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check.
• Applications must include a cover letter and an unofficial transcript.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide students with a syllabus appropriate to the course and follow its content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy and the Adjunct Handbook.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions or provide assistance.
• Address student concerns and consult with the program coordinator when necessary to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted courses.
• Use technology such as Canvas and PowerPoint as appropriate.
• Notify the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence.
• Conduct activities with appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views, and promote this in their work.

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, 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