[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty (IvyOnline) - Astronomy/Physics @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.

• 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.
• Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process.
• Official transcripts required upon hiring.
• 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.

Requirements

• A qualified faculty member in astronomy meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:
  • Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in astronomy.
  • Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in astronomy or physics.
• A qualified faculty member in physics meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:
  • 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.
• High school teachers who are credentialed and currently teach dual credit classes with Ivy Tech are encouraged to apply as external candidates.
• Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check.

Benefits

• 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.
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

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

Company Description

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.