Elementary Education Adjunct Faculty

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.

Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes. Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements. Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook. Submits requested information within established timelines.

Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.

Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Use technology such as Ivy Learn, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promote same as an integral part of one's work.

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction. A qualified faculty member in education meets all of the following criteria:

A qualified faculty member in education meets both of the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or a related field appropriate to the program,
• Has both of the following:
  Current or expired professional state teaching license/certification and At least three years of K-12 teaching experience.

A qualified faculty member teaching EDUC 224 meets the course standard through one of four routes:

• Meets the Education program standard,
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Science Education,
• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Education with 18 graduate or undergraduate hours in science,
• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any natural or physical science and meets the Education program standard

A qualified faculty member teaching EDUC 235 and EDUC 245 meets the Education program standard and meets the course standard by possessing one of the following credentials (or is in progress and completed within 12 months of hire or date of credentialing change):

• MSJ Science of Reading Training Microcredential for Ivy Tech faculty
• Complete Cox Campus Structured Literacy Series Modules and complete the Cox Campus final Structured Literacy Exam Certificate
• Successful KPEERI Exam Completion
• Successful completion of Keys to Literacy (80 hours)
• Successful completion of Praxis #5205
• Indiana Literacy Endorsement (added to teaching license)
• Upon Curriculum Committee review, equivalent or higher credential in Science of Reading, preferably from an IDA accredited institution, i.e Mt. St. Joseph or Marian University certificate, masters, doctorate, etc.

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