Adjunct Faculty Position

Job Summary: We are seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach biology courses at Ivy Tech Community College. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the School.

Main Responsibilities:
• 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.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.

Student Interaction:
• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions or provide assistance.
• Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.

Instructional Duties:
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s).
• Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.
• In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Pay and Hours:
• $45.50 per contact hour
• Daytime, evening, and Saturday classes - depending on course schedule

Minimum Qualifications:
• A qualified faculty member in biology meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in a biological science,
• or
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in biology-related courses.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.

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