Adjunct Faculty - English

Ivy Tech Community College • South Bend, IN

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About The Position

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. They create a learning environment that supports students in reaching their goals and provide effective instruction and assessment using common syllabi. The position is based at Ivy Tech Community College - South Bend and pays $47.35 per contract hour.

The instructor delivers assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives, uses appropriate technology, develops and maintains instructional materials, and maintains student records. They engage students through active teaching strategies, monitor performance, provide interventions and referrals to academic supports, and work professionally with students and colleagues. They also follow College policies and safety procedures and comply with FERPA and other applicable requirements.

The posting includes an Early Childhood Education discipline standard specifying graduate education and relevant certification or experience, although the role title is Adjunct Faculty - English. Spanish bilingual ability is preferred. Ivy Tech describes benefits for part-time employees, including vision care, an Employee Assistance Program, retirement savings through payroll deductions, and fee remission for employees and eligible family members.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Meet faculty credentials outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• Conduct activities with appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.
• The listed Early Childhood Education discipline standard requires an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in early childhood education or child development, or a master's or higher degree with 18 graduate credit hours in closely related courses and appropriate academic preparation for the course or specialty.
• Under the listed Early Childhood Education discipline standard, possess professional certification in the field or two years of directly related work experience in early childhood, birth through age 8.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish language ability.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.
• Engage students in meaningful and productive ways that support learning and a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Develop and implement active classroom teaching strategies that engage students with their learning.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including using technology for academic advising alerts.
• Provide necessary interventions, including communicating with students, offering tutoring and other academic supports, and referring students to appropriate College resources.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers, and comply with College policies, campus guidelines, and expectations.
• Know and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and other learning environments.
• Conduct responsibilities in accordance with FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level