Adjunct Faculty - Communication (IvyOnline)

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Remote

About The Position

Online Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. They 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. Courses are taught completely online, primarily in 8-week formats and rarely in 16-week formats. In compliance with the College’s Out of State Workers Policy, candidates must reside and work from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio.

The position is supervised by a Faculty Lead or Assistant Faculty Lead and has no supervisory responsibilities. Activities must comply with FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. The selected candidate will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check; any employment offer is contingent on the outcome.

Requirements

• Provide unofficial transcripts as part of the application process and official transcripts upon hiring.
• Have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Meet faculty credentials for the specific area of instruction through either an 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.
• Conduct activities with appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views, and promote this as an integral part of the work.
• Reside and work from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio.

Nice To Haves

• Previous online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Follow IvyOnline’s minimum expectations for Online Adjunct Faculty in the Academic Support and Operations Manual, Policy 7.5.2, and consider implementing the listed online teaching best practices.
• Use available technology effectively to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement or alter lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required information.
• Engage proactively and regularly with students in meaningful, productive ways that support learning and a positive student experience.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies focused on engaging online students in their learning.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers, following College policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.
• Support an environment where team members feel valued, respected, and supported.
• Promote a workplace culture that values varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences and encourages open communication and mutual respect.
• 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: Mid Level