Adjunct Faculty - Communications

Ivy Tech Community College • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time appointments hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member creates a learning environment that supports students in reaching their goals and provides effective instruction and assessment using common syllabi provided by the School. This posting remains open continuously to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings; applicants will be contacted only when there is an actual need to fill the position.

The role includes performing instructional duties for assigned classes, providing and following course syllabi, maintaining attendance and grading records according to College policy, and submitting requested information within established timelines. Faculty are available to students outside scheduled class time, address student concerns, and consult with the program coordinator when needed. Faculty meet all scheduled classes, use appropriate technology, and notify the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence. The position may require travel to teach in Frankfort and Crawfordsville.

A qualified faculty member in speech and communication must have an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in speech or communication, or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech-related or communication-related courses. Selected candidates are subject to pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check; employment offers are contingent on the outcome.

Requirements

• Earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in speech or communication; alternatively, a master's degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech-related or communication-related courses.
• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Ability to travel to teach in Frankfort and Crawfordsville when needed.
• Selected candidate must undergo pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check; employment offer is contingent upon the outcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide students with a syllabus appropriate to the courses being taught and follow its content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy and the Adjunct Handbook.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions and provide assistance.
• Address student concerns and consult with the program coordinator when necessary to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes for contracted courses.
• Use appropriate technology, such as Canvas and PowerPoint.
• Notify the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence.
• Travel to teach in Frankfort and Crawfordsville when needed.

Benefits

• Vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources at no cost.
• Payroll-deduction options for pre-tax or post-tax retirement savings contributions.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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