Adjunct Faculty - Accounting

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part‑time positions hired each semester on an as‑needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will create a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and deliver effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the School. Position requires sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students and employees.

In person role

Pay: $47.35 per contact hour

Location: Lake County campuses (Crown Point, East Chicago, Gary)

Work Hours: Day, evening and/or Saturday classes; ask hiring manager for hours.

What is in it for you?

• You and your immediate family can take classes after teaching for two terms. The terms do not have to be concurrent.
• Flexible schedule

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required; manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• Provide academic‑related coaching and monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester; provide necessary interventions, tutoring, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy (ASOM 7.2).
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate.
• Provide institutional support as requested by college administration including participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant‑related projects.
• Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
• Participate in college/campus‑wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
• Participate in career service and alumni activities.
• Support program/department chair in program management activities.
• Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

• Participate in scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self‑study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, and faculty credentials.

• A qualified faculty member meets the Accounting Program standard through one of five routes:
  • Possesses an earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in accounting; OR
  • Possesses an earned related or out‑of‑field master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with documented 18 post‑secondary semester hours or equivalent of courses in accounting beyond the introductory principles level; OR
  • Possesses an…