Adjunct- Human Services

Ivy Tech Community College•East Chicago, IN

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the School. This position is on-site and instruction is in person. PAY: $47.35 per contact hour WHERE: Lake County Campuses (Crown Point, East Chicago, Gary) What is in it for you? You and your family can take classes for free after you have taught for two terms. The terms do not need to be concurrent. Flexible schedule

Requirements

Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in a human services field, and
Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program; and Has one of the following:
Professional certification or licensure in the field; or
Two years of directly postmaster degree related work experience.
Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 07.01.00 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes
Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices
Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes
Use Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication
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 use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources
Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 07.02.00)
Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means
Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study
Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure
Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning
Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college
Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division
Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as p anticipation committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects
Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations)
Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration
Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings
Participate in career service and alumni activities
Support program/department chair in program management activities
Adhere to college and regional academic policies