Adjunct Faculty- Human Services

Job description

Location: Valparaiso Job Type: Part-time Salary Range: $47.35 Per Contact Hour Reports To: Department/Program Chair *All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript Who We Are: We are an open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!” Our Values: • Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities. • Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect. • Accountability: We deliver on our commitments. • Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform. • Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all. About the Role: Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are 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. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives. Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods. Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements. Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College. Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging online students with their learning. Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations. Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment. Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A qualified faculty member in human services meets all three of the following criteria: Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in a human services field, and Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program; and Has one of the following: Professional certification or licensure in the field; or Two years of directly post-master’s degree related work experience. *All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript 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. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.