Adjunct Faculty Communications

Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are 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. Pay: $45.45 per contact hour

• 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 learning (curricular).

• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.

• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

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.

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction. Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Communication Discipline Standard: A qualified faculty member meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree in speech or communication, from a regionally accredited institution; or
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech or communication, from a regionally accredited institution.

COMM 101 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member in public speaking meets the course standard through one of the following three routes:

• Meets Communication discipline standard, or
• Possesses an earned master's degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in a discipline related to the course (e.g. rhetoric, linguistics, homiletics, law, theatre, public relations); or
• Possesses an earned master's degree in secondary education with a concentration in speech, and have 12 graduate credits in speech or communication and 12 undergraduate credits in speech or communication at the 300- and 400- level.

COMM 102 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member in interpersonal communication meets the course standard through one of following three routes:

• Meets the Communication discipline standard, or
• Possesses an earned master's degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in a discipline related to the course (e.g. social work, counseling, sociology, psychology); or
• Possesses an earned master's degree in secondary education with a concentration in speech, has 12 graduate credits in speech or communication and 12 undergraduate credits in speech or communication at the 300- and 400- level.

COMM 201 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member in COMM 201 meets the course standard through one of two routes:

• Meets the Communication discipline standard; or
• Possesses an earned master's degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in a discipline related to the course (e.g., public relations, journalism, marketing, advertising, telecommunications).

COMM 202 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member in COMM 202 meets the course standard through one of two routes:

• Meets the Communication discipline standard; or
• Possesses an earned master's degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in a discipline related to the course (e.g., counseling, organizational…