Adjunct Faculty-Welding (Elkhart)

Ivy Tech Community College • South Bend, IN

2d

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 within the framework of common syllabi. The position is part-time and pays $47.35 per contact hour. The position reports to a Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean and has no supervisory responsibilities.

The instructor delivers assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives, develops and maintains instructional materials and course documentation, keeps accurate student records, and engages students through active classroom teaching strategies. The role also requires professional and cooperative interactions, compliance with College policies and guidelines, and knowledge and implementation of emergency and safety procedures in classrooms, labs, and other learning environments. Other logically associated duties may be assigned. All responsibilities must comply with FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Candidates must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the instructional area and meet faculty credentials specified in ASOM 7.1. A qualified adjunct meets the technical course standard through one of the routes described in the posting: meeting the full-time faculty discipline standard; holding a directly related, Department of Labor/Bureau for Apprenticeship Training-recognized journeyman’s card and having at least two years in journeyman status with relevant experience and any required specialized certifications; having required specialized certifications or credentials and five years of directly related work experience; or holding an appropriate current Indiana Department of Education Workplace Specialist License and any required specialized certifications. Previous teaching experience is desirable.

Ivy Tech states its commitment to supporting part-time employees’ well-being, growth, and financial security. Listed benefits include access to vision care, an Employee Assistance Program, payroll-deduction retirement savings contributions, and fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Must meet faculty credentials outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• Must meet the technical course standard through at least one of the credential routes specified in the posting: meet the full-time faculty discipline standard; hold a directly related Department of Labor/Bureau for Apprenticeship Training-recognized journeyman’s card, have at least two years in journeyman status and experience linked to the Curriculum of Record competencies, and hold any required specialized certifications; hold required specialized certifications or credentials and have five years of directly related work experience linked to the Curriculum of Record competencies; or hold an appropriate current Indiana Department of Education Workplace Specialist License linked to the course competencies and any required specialized certifications.
• Conducts activities with appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops and maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that support learning and a positive Ivy Tech Community College experience; demonstrates active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interacts with students and co-workers professionally and cooperatively, and complies with College policies, campus guidelines, and expectations.
• Knows and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and all learning environments.
• Performs other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.
• Conducts responsibilities within 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 offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed