Adjunct Faculty - Student Success​/Life Skills

Adjunct Faculty - Student Success / Life Skills

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Adjunct Faculty - Student Success / Life Skills

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Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by the School. Position requires a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students and employees.

Student Success (General)

This course provides students with an overview of skills and strategies necessary to successfully complete a degree or certificate from Ivy Tech Community College and to transfer to a four-year institution.

Student Success (Health)

This course provides students with an overview of skills and strategies necessary to successfully complete a degree or certificate from Ivy Tech Community College. In this course, students will also learn about concepts and issues connected to the health care industry.

Student Success (Technology)

This course provides students with an overview of skills and strategies necessary to successfully complete a degree or certificate from Ivy Tech Community College. In this course, students will also learn about concepts and issues connected to the automotive industry, machine tool technology, welding, and HVAC.

Student Success (Information Technology)

This course provides students with an overview of skills and strategies necessary to successfully complete a degree or certificate from Ivy Tech Community College. In this course, students will also learn about concepts and issues connected to information technology, software development, cloud technologies, and computer science.

Instruction

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods
• Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials
• Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their curricular learning
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectation

All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Major Responsibilities

• The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by Ivy Tech Community College
• The adjunct faculty member supports the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives
• Perform all instructional duties to facilitate student learning in assigned classes
• Provide syllabus to students while following syllabus content and requirements
• Maintain student attendance and grading records
• Submit requested information within established timelines
• Deal with student concerns and consult with department chair to resolve issues
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course
• Use classroom technology (Canvas, Zoom, Email, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc.) as appropriate
• Notify department chair in event of any emergency
• Conduct all work activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of population, views, and learning styles

A qualified faculty member in the life skills discipline meets the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, and
• Has appropriate teaching or professional experience.
• College level teaching experience.

Official college transcripts required upon hiring, and employment is contingent on acceptable criminal background checks.

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…