Adjunct - Software Development

Ivy Tech Community College • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member creates a learning environment that supports students in reaching their goals and provides effective instruction and assessment within common syllabi provided by the School. This position remains open continuously to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings. Applicants will be notified only if there is an actual need to fill the position or if they do not meet minimum requirements.

The faculty member performs instructional duties for assigned classes, provides and follows course syllabi, maintains attendance and grading records under College policy, and submits requested information on time. They are available to students outside scheduled class time, address student concerns, and consult with the program coordinator when needed. They meet all scheduled classes, use technology such as Canvas and PowerPoint as appropriate, and notify the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence.

Candidates must meet one of the listed faculty qualification routes. These include relevant graduate or undergraduate degrees, sometimes accompanied by documented coursework, professional certification or employment, evidence of teaching excellence, or research and publication. For SDEV 120, SDEV 140, or SDEV 153 only, an out-of-field bachelor’s degree may qualify when accompanied by at least two specified forms of relevant professional or academic documentation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated qualification routes for Software Development faculty.
• Possess an earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in software development, computer information systems, management information systems, information technology, computer science, or an appropriate computer-related field; or possess a related or out-of-field master’s degree with the specified additional documentation.
• A related or out-of-field master’s degree may qualify with documented 18 semester hours or equivalent of beyond-introductory coursework in an appropriate field; or with documentation in at least two listed areas: professional certification, two years of in-field professional employment, evidence of teaching excellence, research and publication, or relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree.
• An earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in software development, computer information systems, management information systems, information technology, computer science, or an appropriate computer-related field may qualify with one or more specified forms of documentation: relevant professional certification, two years of IT professional employment, research and publication, or relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree.
• For SDEV 120, SDEV 140, or SDEV 153 only, an earned out-of-field bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution may qualify with documentation in at least two listed areas: IT professional certification, four years of IT employment, research and publication, or relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• 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 with the program coordinator when necessary to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes of 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

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program providing no-cost confidential counseling, 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