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Adjunct Faculty - English

Adjunct Faculty - English

Ivy Tech Community CollegeLake County
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

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 by providing effective instruction and assessment withing the framework of provided common syllabi. Adjunct Faculty can teach between 1 to 12 contact hours and are paid per contact hour. Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible preferably before Monday, October 2, 2023.

This position requires teaching from an on-campus classroom at the Lake County Ivy Tech Community College which has locations in Crown Point / Merrillville, East Chicago, and Gary.

  • 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

STUDENTS :

  • 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
  • INSTRUCTION :

  • Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s)
  • Use technology such as Canvas, 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 while promoting the same as an integral part of one's work
  • Possess an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in English, OR
  • Possess an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or courses related to the writing process
  • Employment is contingent on acceptable criminal background check
  • SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS :

  • Attach cover letter with a statement of your teaching philosophy
  • Indicate in cover letter if you are able and willing to consider evening and / or Saturday courses
  • Attach a a resume or CV and three professional references
  • Attach unofficial transcripts (official college transcripts required upon hiring)
  • 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.

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