Adjunct Faculty- Criminal Justice

Ivy Tech Community College • Marion, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ivy Tech Community College is a community based technical college which places primary emphasis on excellence in the classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college. 1. Mastery of Subject Matter a. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline. b. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate theories in the field or discipline. c. Connect subject matter with related fields. d. Stay current in subject matter through professional development. 2. Teaching Performance a. Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning. b. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies. c. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs. d. Employ available instructional technology when appropriate. e. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments. f. Communicate subject matter to students. g. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials. h. Support classroom efforts to promote student success. 3. Evaluation of Student Learning a. Establish and adhere to learning objectives. b. Develop evaluation methods which fairly measure student progress toward objectives. c. Evaluate and return student work to promote maximum learning. d. Maintain accurate records of student progress. e. Submit final grade rosters, grade books and attendance rosters to division administrators each semester according to established deadlines. 4. Support of College Policies and Procedures a. Meet scheduled classes in accordance with college policy. b. Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies. c. Maintain confidentiality of student information. d. Exercise stewardship of College facilities and materials. 5. Participation in College, Division and Program Activities a. Respond, in a timely fashion, to information requests from College, division and program administrators. b. Contribute, when appropriate, to program and division curriculum development processes. Attend program, divisional and College meetings and events as feasible. 6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs a. Maintain familiarity with College goals, mission and long-range plans. b. Contribute to planning and development processes where appropriate. At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements. As Indiana’s only full-fledged community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations.

Requirements

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, sociology, or human services, behavioral sciences, or other related fields (e.g. earned Juris Doctor degree)
• Possesses professional certification in the field, OR two years of directly related work experience, OR completed academic preparation appropriate to the program

Responsibilities

• Mastery of Subject Matter: Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline, display an ability to interpret and evaluate theories in the field or discipline, connect subject matter with related fields, and stay current in subject matter through professional development.
• Teaching Performance: Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning, employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, modify instructional methods to meet diverse student needs, employ instructional technology when appropriate, encourage communication and higher-order thinking skills, communicate subject matter to students, contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials, and support classroom efforts to promote student success.
• Evaluation of Student Learning: Establish and adhere to learning objectives, develop evaluation methods that fairly measure student progress, evaluate and return student work to promote learning, maintain accurate records of student progress, and submit final grade rosters, grade books, and attendance rosters to division administrators according to deadlines.
• Support of College Policies and Procedures: Meet scheduled classes, prepare and submit syllabi and approved course outlines, maintain confidentiality of student information, and exercise stewardship of College facilities and materials.
• Participation in College, Division and Program Activities: Respond to information requests from administrators, contribute to program and division curriculum development, and attend program, divisional, and College meetings and events as feasible.
• Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs: Maintain familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plans, and contribute to planning and development processes where appropriate.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level