Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Ivy Tech Community College • Fort Wayne, 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 helps students reach their goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi. The role delivers assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives, makes appropriate use of available technology, and develops or maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and instructional materials. Faculty maintain accurate student records and grades, engage students in meaningful and productive ways, and use active classroom teaching strategies to support student learning and a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.

Faculty interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers, follow College policies and campus guidelines, and know and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and other learning environments. Responsibilities are subject to FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. Other logically associated duties may be assigned. The position requires a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the instructional area and faculty credentials specified in ASOM 7.1. Faculty are expected to appreciate, respect, and promote diversity of people, styles, and views.

A qualified psychology faculty member must meet one of two credential pathways: hold an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social psychology, or another professionally recognized psychology specialty; or hold 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 statistics and/or research methodology. Transcripts and/or relevant certifications or licenses are required at hire, and offers of employment are contingent on a satisfactory background check. Pay is $45.45 per credit hour.

Requirements

• Meet faculty credentials outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the instructional area.
• Meet one of the psychology credential pathways: an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social psychology, or another professionally recognized specialty in psychology; or 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 statistics and/or research methodology.
• Have a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Provide transcripts and/or relevant certifications or licenses at the time of hire.
• Complete a satisfactory background check as a condition of an employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi.
• Deliver 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 instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.
• Engage with students in meaningful and productive ways that support learning and contribute to a positive Ivy Tech experience.
• Develop and implement active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• 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 activities in accordance with FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Appreciate, respect, and promote diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.

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 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