Adjunct Faculty- Philosophy

Philosophy – Adjunct Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College is inviting applications for the adjunct instructor position in the Philosophy department.

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. This position is on‑site and instruction is in person.

Adjunct Faculty

English

Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean

$47.35 per Contact Hour

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and further the course objectives and program learning outcomes
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and 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, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 07.02.00)
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means

• Participate in professional development activities that may include 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

A qualified faculty member in philosophy meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in philosophy; or
• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in philosophy

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division

• Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as 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…