Adjunct Faculty – Mechanical Engineering

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty – Mechanical Engineering

Location:

Indianapolis
Job Type: Part‑time
Classification:
Adjunct Faculty
Salary Range: $48.67 Per Contact Hour

Reports To:

Department/Program Chair

All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript.

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Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as‑needed basis. They 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.

• 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 and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging 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 educational environment.
• Promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees, ensuring every individual feels respected and valued.

• Teach assigned courses as scheduled, designing curriculum that embraces diversity and models inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio‑cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Consider individual differences of students to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participate in the identification of students with academic or other needs and respond using appropriate resources.
• Use technology appropriately to meet course objectives and clearly communicate expectations to students.
• Keep accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintain attendance records, submit grades timely, and provide progress feedback to students throughout the semester.
• Distribute and maintain accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross‑college, and instructor requirements.
• Conduct classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule, employing assessment techniques to measure achievement of course goals.
• Engage in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson regarding teaching duties and professional development.

• Create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, and interaction between students and faculty.
• Use technology to assist communication with students, encouraging a sense of community for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Advise potential or current students within the discipline about program, career, and transfer options to aid degree completion.
• Refer students to appropriate academic support services available at the College or in the community.

• Master’s degree in engineering; or master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mechanical Engineering.
• All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Passion for teaching in engineering.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to use innovative teaching techniques.
• Familiarity with distance learning and willingness to use technology tools in instruction.
• Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student‑centered methods of…