Adjunct Faculty - Communication (IvyOnline)

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Remote

About The Position

Online Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis to create an online learning environment that helps students reach their goals and to provide effective instruction and assessment using the provided single-version primary course. Courses are taught completely online, primarily in eight-week formats and rarely in 16-week formats. In compliance with the College’s Out of State Workers Policy, applicants must reside and work from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio.

The position requires strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the instructional area and faculty credentials that meet the applicable standards in ASOM 7.1. Candidates must conduct their work with appreciation and respect for diverse people, styles, and views, and promote that respect as an integral part of their work. Unofficial transcripts are required with the application; official transcripts are required upon hiring. Selected candidates are subject to pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check, and employment offers are contingent on the outcome.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Meet faculty credentials for the specific instructional area as outlined in ASOM 7.1.
• Have an earned master's or higher degree in speech or communication from a regionally accredited institution, or an earned master's or higher degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech or communication from a regionally accredited institution.
• Conduct work with appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views, and promote this as an integral part of one's work.
• Submit unofficial transcripts as part of the application process; official transcripts are required upon hiring.
• Reside and work from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check, is required for an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

• Previous online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement or alter lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.
• Engage proactively and regularly with students in meaningful, productive ways that support learning and a positive student experience.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies focused on engaging online students with their learning.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers while complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.
• Support a team environment where members feel valued, respected, and supported, and encourage open communication and mutual respect.
• Conduct all responsibilities in accordance with 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