Adjunct Faculty- Database Management (DBMS)

Ivy Tech Community College • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member teaches Database Management (DBMS) courses and creates a learning environment that helps students reach their goals. The role provides instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi supplied by the School. These are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The posting remains open continuously to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings; applicants will be notified only when there is an actual need to fill the position.

The College will consider candidates who reside in and perform all work from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated faculty qualification routes: an earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in database, data analytics, information systems, or a related field appropriate to the program.
• Alternatively, hold an earned related or out-of-field master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with documented 18 semester hours or equivalent of coursework beyond the introductory principles level in database, data analytics, information systems, or a related field appropriate to the program.
• Alternatively, hold an earned related or out-of-field master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and provide documentation in at least two listed areas: professional certification; two years of in-field professional employment; evidence of teaching excellence, including award date; research and publication in the field; or relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject-matter coursework, CEUs, vendor, or military coursework.
• Alternatively, hold an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in database, data analytics, information systems, or a related field appropriate to the program, and provide documentation in at least two listed areas: professional certification in the field; two years of in-field professional employment; evidence of teaching excellence, including award date; research and publication in the field; or relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject-matter coursework, CEUs, vendor, or military coursework.
• Reside in and perform all work from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties necessary to teach assigned classes and facilitate student learning.
• 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 the program coordinator when necessary to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes for contracted courses.
• Use technology such as Canvas and PowerPoint as appropriate.
• Notify the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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