Adjunct Faculty, Education

Ivy Tech Community College • Muncie, IN

23h • 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.

Requirements

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or a related field appropriate to the program
• Current or expired professional state teaching license/certification
• Three years of elementary or secondary teaching experience
• Possesses an earned Master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Science Education
• Possesses an earned Master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Education with 18 graduate or undergraduate hours in science
• Possesses an earned Master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any natural or physical science
• Professional certification in education
• Minimum of three years of K-12 teaching experience
• MSJ Science of Reading Training Microcredential for Ivy Tech faculty
• Complete Cox Campus Structured Literacy Series Modules and complete the Cox Campus final Structured Literacy Exam Certificate
• Successful KPEERI Exam Completion
• Successful completion of Keys to Literacy (80 hours)
• Successful completion of Praxis #5205
• Indiana Literacy Endorsement (added to teaching license)
• Upon Curriculum Committee review, equivalent or higher credential in Science of Reading, preferably from an IDA accredited institution, i.e Mt. St. Joseph or Marian University certificate, masters, doctorate, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in special education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

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
• All 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: Entry Level