Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Ivy Tech Community College • Sellersburg, IN

2d • Onsite

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.

PROGRAM OPERATION: Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes. Provide syllabus appropriate to course 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. Submits requested information within established timelines.

STUDENTS: Is 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.

INSTRUCTION: Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course. Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Requirements

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social psychology, or any other professionally recognized specialty in psychology, OR Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in psychology-related courses, including a course in statistics and/or research methodology.
• Submit unofficial transcripts.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course 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.
• Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.
• In event of emergency absence, notify program/department chair.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Promote diversity as an integral part of one's work.

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.
• Competitive benefits and professional development programs

What This Job Offers

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