[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology @Ivy Tech Community College

Role Description

Online Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. They are responsible for creating an online learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of the provided single version primary course. Courses are taught completely online in primarily 8-week (rarely 16-week) format.

In compliance with the College’s Out of State Workers Policy, only candidates who will reside in and work from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio will be considered for this position.

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.
• 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.
• Commit to an environment where team members feel valued, respected, and supported.

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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Faculty Lead or Assistant Faculty Lead

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

Qualifications

• Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process.
• Official transcripts required upon hiring.
• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.
• Meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• A qualified faculty member in anatomy and physiology 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.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Online Teaching Experience

Requirements

• Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check.
• Official transcripts required upon hiring.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • 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.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits
  • All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings.
• Educational Benefits
  • Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit Ivy Tech Benefits .