Adjunct Faculty - Political Science

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty – Political Science

Location:

Indianapolis

Job Type: Part-time

Classification:
Adjunct faculty

Salary Range: $48.67 Per Contact Hour

Reports To:

Department/Program Chair

We are an open‑access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

• Empathy:
  We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity:
  We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility:
  We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact:
  We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

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 lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials where appropriate.
• 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.
• All responsibilities are conducted within the parameters of FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Political Science Discipline Standard: A qualified faculty member in political science meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in political science or public administration.
• Possesses an earned Juris Doctor degree, from a regionally accredited institution.

POLS
101,210 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching POLS
101 or210 meets the course standard through one of two routes:

• Meets the political science discipline standard.
• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in one or a combination of political science, public administration, or history.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

• Health & Wellness: access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program: offering no‑cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: all employees can contribute pre‑tax or post‑tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings.
• Educational Benefits: fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
• For more information on Ivy Tech benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

Questions specific to TitleIX may be referred to the College’s TitleIX Coordinator or to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.