Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy

Overview

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy

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

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.

• 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 online 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 online educational environment.
• Promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

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 FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

PHIL 101 and PHIL 102 Course Standards

A qualified faculty member teaching PHIL 101 or PHIL 102 meets the course standard through one of two routes:

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in philosophy
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in philosophy-related courses (e.g., ethics, logic, values, aesthetics, moral philosophy, moral problems, philosophical writings, history of philosophy).

PHIL 213 Course Standard

• 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 credit hours in philosophy or ethics.

PHIL 220 Course Standard

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in philosophy or religious studies, or
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in philosophy or religious studies.

Previous Teaching Experience Is Required. College-level Teaching Experience Preferred.

• All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an unofficial Transcript

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 discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Higher Education