Adjunct - German

Ivy Tech Community College • Bloomington, IN

2d • Remote

About The Position

Ivy Tech Bloomington is seeking part-time instructors to teach German. The current opening is a 16-week GERM 102 section meeting virtually via Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., starting in January. Meeting times for future semesters are negotiable. Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester as needed and create a learning environment that helps students reach their goals, providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi. Adjuncts may teach between 1 and 13 student contact hours and are paid $46.75 per contact hour at the Bloomington campus.

Applicants should attach a resume or CV and unofficial transcripts showing the minimum credentialing requirement. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. Ivy Tech is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination on the bases stated in the posting. The College also prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

Requirements

• Meet the German discipline credentialing standard through one of these routes: an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in German language or German literature; an earned master's or higher degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited institution plus 18 graduate semester hours in German language or German literature; or native German speaker status, a master's degree, and the equivalent of two years of secondary or post-secondary teaching experience in German or a related area.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience using Canvas or a similar learning management system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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 with students in meaningful and productive ways that support learning and contribute to a positive Ivy Tech experience.
• Develop and implement active teaching strategies focused on student engagement.
• Interact with students and co-workers professionally and cooperatively, and comply with College policies, campus guidelines, and expectations.
• Know and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and other learning environments.
• Conduct responsibilities in accordance with FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Appreciate, respect, and promote diversity of people, styles, and views.

Benefits

• Access to a 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 options to contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars toward retirement savings.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time