Chemistry Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary; part-time positions are 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 the Division provides.
PROGRAM OPERATION:
1. Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
2. Provide a syllabus appropriate to the course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
3. Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
4. Submits requested information within established timelines.
5. available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance.
6. Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with the program coordinator to resolve issues.
INSTRUCTION:
7. Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Use technology such as LMS (Canvas), PowerPoint, etc., as appropriate. In the event of an emergency absence, notifies the department chair. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diverse people, styles, and views. Promote the same as an integral part of one's work.
8. Work collaboratively with other Chemistry faculty and other instructors in the Science Department to foster excellence in chemistry and its teaching. This includes working successfully with colleagues in the Science Department to develop and modify curricula, integrate new instructional methods into courses, and work to assure curricular coherence with other programmatic coursework.
9. Must have a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
10. Ability to teach virtual classes (remotely via zoom)
11. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Education, Experience And Other Requirements:
1. Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Chemistry, or
2. Possesses a master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Physical science/engineering with 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry related courses. Demonstrated excellence in teaching or evidence of the potential for excellence in teaching.
3. Teaching experience relevant to lower division college Anatomy & Physiology /Biology courses.
4. Able to teach CHEM 111 (Chemistry I), CHEM 105 (General Chemistry I), and CHEM 106 (General Chemistry II)
Official college transcripts are required upon hire and employment contingent on acceptable criminal background checks.
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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