Adjunct Faculty-Agriculture

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. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.

PROGRAM OPERATION : 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 Blackboard, 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.

A qualified faculty member in Agriculture meets the School of Technology criteria :

1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in the fields of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Agriculture Education, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Systems Management, Agronomy, Animal Science, Botany, Horticulture, or Plant Science

A qualified faculty member teaching Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in Agricultural Economics, or Agriculture Education or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Copies of transcripts may be required at time of interview. Original hard copies of transcripts will be required at time of hire.

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.