Early Childhood Education Adjunct

Ivy Tech Community College • Sellersburg, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct Faulty 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. Program Operation: Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes. Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements. Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook. Submits requested information within established timelines. Students: Is available to students outside of scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues. Instruction: Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Uses technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair. Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Requirements

• Possess an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or possess an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and/or specialty being taught
• Possess professional certification in the field; or two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8
• Submit unofficial transcripts (for application)
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals
• Provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi
• Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follow syllabus content and requirements
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook
• Submit requested information within established timelines
• Be available to students outside of scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance
• Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s)
• Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate
• Notify program/department chair in event of emergency absence

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents
• Competitive benefits
• Professional development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level