Mathmatics - Adjunct Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College • East Chicago, IN

23d

About The Position

The Mathematics Adjunct Instructor is a temporary, part-time faculty position hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The instructor creates a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provides effective instruction and assessment within the framework of the school’s common syllabi. The role requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of college students and employees.

The instructor teaches and facilitates learning in assigned classes, follows course syllabi, maintains attendance and grading records in accordance with College policy, and submits requested information within established timelines. The instructor is available to students outside scheduled class time, meets all scheduled classes, uses appropriate instructional technology, and notifies the program or department chair in the event of an emergency absence. Duties are not exhaustive; other logically associated duties may be assigned. Responsibilities must comply with FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. A strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the instructional area is required.

A qualified Mathematics faculty member must meet one of these discipline standards: an earned master’s or higher degree in mathematics from a regionally accredited institution, or an earned master’s or higher degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution plus 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics-related courses.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College states that qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics and that it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

Requirements

• An earned master’s or higher degree in mathematics from a regionally accredited institution; alternatively, an earned master’s or higher degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution plus 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics-related courses.
• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of college students and employees.

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 as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions and provide assistance.
• 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.
• Conduct activities with appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views, while promoting this respect as an integral part of the work.
• Comply with FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.

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 contributions to retirement savings using pre-tax or post-tax dollars.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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