Adjunct Faculty - Human Services

Ivy Tech Community College • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member teaches Human Services courses on a temporary, part-time basis, hired each semester as needed. The role creates a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provides effective instruction and assessment using the School’s common syllabi. This posting remains open to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings; applicants will be contacted only when there is a need to fill the position or if they do not meet minimum requirements.

The faculty member performs instructional duties for assigned classes, provides and follows course syllabi, maintains attendance and grading records in accordance with College policy and the Adjunct Handbook, and submits requested information on time. They are available to students outside scheduled class time, address student concerns, and consult the program coordinator when needed. They meet all scheduled classes, use relevant technology such as Canvas and PowerPoint, and notify the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence.

Qualified Human Services faculty must hold an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in a human services field, have academic preparation appropriate to the program, and have either professional certification or licensure in the field or two years of directly related post-master’s work experience. Candidates must also have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to their instructional area and meet applicable faculty credential requirements. Employment is contingent on pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check.

Requirements

• An earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in a human services field.
• Academic preparation appropriate to the program.
• Either professional certification or licensure in the field, or two years of directly related post-master’s work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Meet applicable faculty credential requirements outlined in ASOM 7.1.
• Pass pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide students with a syllabus appropriate to the course 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.
• 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.

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.
• Ability for all employees to contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction toward retirement savings.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time