Adjunct Faculty - History, Political Science and Geography

Ivy Tech Community College • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by the School.

Requirements

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.
• Earned master's or higher degree in geography, or a master's with 18 graduate semester hours in geography-related courses for geography faculty.
• Earned master's or higher degree in history with a concentration in American history, or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in American history for American history faculty.
• Earned master's or higher degree in history, or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in history for history faculty.
• Earned master's or higher degree in political science, or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in political science-related courses for political science faculty.
• Faculty with extensive graduate credits, but no graduate degree, can be determined to have met the requirement if the individual is ABD (All but Dissertation) or has amassed 45 graduate hour credits in a single program that meets the requirements specific to the course being taught.
• Faculty with a master's degree in secondary education with a relevant concentration can be determined to have met the requirement if the individual has 12 graduate credits in the field and 12 undergraduate credits in the field at the 300 and 400 level.

Responsibilities

• Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance.
• Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s).
• Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.
• Notify program/department chair in the event of emergency absence.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree