Adjunct Faculty - ESOL

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

17d

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. They create a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided. The role is part-time in Indianapolis and reports to the Department/Program Chair. The listed compensation is $48.67 per contact hour.

The instructor facilitates student learning through assigned classes, uses available technology to enhance instruction, and may supplement or modify lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials as appropriate. The role also includes maintaining accurate student records and grades, engaging with students regularly, developing strategies that promote student engagement, and maintaining a safe, quality educational environment. Instructors must work professionally and cooperatively while fostering an environment where people from diverse backgrounds feel respected and valued. Other logically associated duties may be assigned. Responsibilities must comply with FERPA, applicable regulations, and professional standards.

Applications must include a cover letter and an unofficial transcript. Ivy Tech describes benefits for part-time employees, including vision care, an Employee Assistance Program, retirement savings contributions through payroll deduction, and fee remission for employees and eligible family members.

Requirements

• Earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in English for Speakers of Other Languages, applied linguistics, English, reading, or a related field.
• At least one year of teaching or tutoring experience in a second language, or an ESOL teaching endorsement, or an ESOL certification.
• Previous teaching experience is required.
• Applications must include a cover letter and an unofficial transcript.

Nice To Haves

• College-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement or alter lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.
• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful, productive ways that support learning and a positive experience.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers, following College policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality educational environment.
• Promote an environment in which people from the broad backgrounds represented by students and employees feel respected and valued.
• Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned, while complying with FERPA, applicable regulations, and professional standards.

Benefits

• Access to a vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources at no cost.
• Employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction toward retirement savings.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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