Adjunct Faculty - Human Services

Ivy Tech Community College • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member in Human Services is hired on a temporary, part-time basis each semester as needed. The role creates a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provides effective instruction and assessment using common syllabi supplied by the School. The posting remains open continuously to build a pool of candidates for future openings; applicants are contacted only when there is a hiring need 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 by established deadlines. They are available to students outside scheduled class time, address student concerns, and consult with the program coordinator when needed. They meet all scheduled classes, use appropriate instructional technology, and notify the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence.

Qualified candidates 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 possess 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 under ASOM 7.1. Employment is contingent on pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check.

Ivy Tech provides part-time employees access to vision care, an Employee Assistance Program, payroll-deduction retirement savings, and fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents. Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the bases described in the posting, including sex under Title IX.

Requirements

• An earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in a human services field.
• Academic preparation appropriate to the program.
• 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 faculty credential requirements outlined in ASOM 7.1, as applicable to the specific area of instruction.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check; an offer is contingent on the outcome.

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 to resolve issues 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, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• Payroll-deduction retirement savings contributions using pre-tax or post-tax dollars.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time