Adjunct Faculty: Homeland Security and Public Safety Program Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College • South Bend, IN

23d

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. They create a learning environment that supports students’ goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi. The position delivers assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives, uses available technology to enhance instruction, and develops or maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and instructional materials. Faculty maintain accurate student records and grades, engage students through active teaching strategies, and interact professionally and cooperatively with students and coworkers. They follow College policies and campus guidelines and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and other learning environments.

The role also supports student retention and success through academic-related coaching and monitoring in partnership with professional academic advising staff. Faculty track and document student performance, use academic advising alerts, communicate with students, connect them with tutoring and other academic supports, and refer them to appropriate College resources. They maintain required office and student engagement hours and assist with recruitment, retention, and successful program completion through outreach. Duties are performed in accordance with FERPA, applicable regulations, and professional standards; other logically associated duties may be assigned.

The position is part-time and compensated at $47.35 per contact hour. It reports to a Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• An earned associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Homeland Security/Public Safety or a related field; and/or an earned associate or higher degree in environmental science; and/or a current license through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or a comparable regulating agency; and/or current State Firefighter I/II certification; and/or current State Instructor II certification; and/or two years of directly related work experience.
• Conduct responsibilities in accordance with FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

• An earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Homeland Security/Public Safety, Fire Science, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• An earned associate degree in Homeland Security/Public Safety, Fire Science, or Environmental Management, together with a baccalaureate or higher degree in leadership, supervision, business, or industrial/vocational education, and academic preparation appropriate to the program.
• An earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution with an appropriate advanced-level, state, or national certification.
• Professional certification in the field.
• Two years of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.
• Engage students in meaningful and productive ways and use active classroom teaching strategies focused on student engagement.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and coworkers, and comply with College policies, campus guidelines, and expectations.
• Know and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and other learning environments.
• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including through academic advising alerts; communicate with students, provide interventions, connect students with tutoring and other supports, and refer them to appropriate College resources.
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in ASOM 7.2.
• Promote and assist with student recruitment, retention, and successful program completion, including outreach by phone and electronic means.
• Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.

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.
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree