Adjunct Faculty - Humanities

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary parttime positions hired each semester on an asneeded 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. Humanities includes art history music appreciation theatre appreciation and philosophy.

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 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. Promote same as an integral part of ones work.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 art history is one who has an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in art or art history or a masters degree with 18 graduate semester hours in art or art history.
A qualified faculty member in theatre is one who has an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in theatre or a masters degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in theatrerelated courses.
A qualified faculty member in music is one who has an earned masters or higher degree in music from a regionally accredited institution or a masters degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in music.
A qualified faculty member is one who has an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in a humanities program or a masters degree with 18 graduate semester hours in humanities.
A qualified faculty member in philosophy is one who has an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in philosophy or a masters degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in philosophyrelated courses.
A qualified faculty member in ethics is one who has a earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in philosophy or a masters degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in philosophy or ethics.
Faculty with extensive graduate credits but no graduate degree can be determined to have met the requirement if the individual is ABD (All but Dissertation) or has amassed 45 graduate hour credits in a single program that meets the requirements specific to the course being taught.
Faculty with a masters degree in secondary education with a relevant concentration (such as mathematics) can be determined to have met the requirement if the individual has 12 graduate credits in the field and 12 undergraduate credits in the field at the 300 and 400 level. This applies to general education courses that are 100 level only.

Preferred Qualifications:

Other Requirements:

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to preemployment background checks including criminal history check and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
In addition to the Lafayette campus positions may also be available in Crawfordsville Frankfort Monticello and Morocco. Please state the location(s) you are interested in teaching at in your cover letter.
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 Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.