Adjunct Faculty - Earth Science

Ivy Tech Community College • Columbus, IN

1d • $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided. Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives. Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods. Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements. Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College. Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning. Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations. Maintain a safe, quality educational environment. Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with 18 graduate semester hours in the physical sciences, for example, Earth science or geology
• Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued
• All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

Responsibilities

• Creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals
• Providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided
• Facilitating student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives
• Making optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods
• Supplementing and altering, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials
• Maintaining accurate student records, grades, and other requirements
• Engaging with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College
• Demonstrating evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning
• Interacting with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations
• Maintaining a safe, quality educational environment
• Promoting an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued
• Conducting all responsibilities within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards

Benefits

• Health & Wellness 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
• Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents

What This Job Offers

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