Physics Adjunct

Ivy Tech Community College • Valparaiso, IN

114d • $47

About The Position

Physics Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary; part-time positions are 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 the Division provides.

Requirements

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in physics.
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in physics-related courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide a syllabus appropriate to the course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance.
• Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with the program coordinator to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Use technology such as LMS (Canvas), PowerPoint, etc., as appropriate.
• In the event of an emergency absence, notify the department chair.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diverse people, styles, and views.
• Work collaboratively with other Chemistry faculty and other instructors in the Science Department to foster excellence in chemistry and its teaching.
• Develop and modify curricula, integrate new instructional methods into courses, and assure curricular coherence with other programmatic coursework.
• Have a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Ability to teach virtual classes (remotely via zoom).
• Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Benefits

• Pay: $47.35 per contact hour
• Hours: daytime, evening, and weekend classes - depending on course schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree