Adjunct Faculty - Biology

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops/maintains course outlines syllabi lesson plans assignments tests and materials. Maintains accurate student records grades and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner complies with College policies campus guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms labs and all learning environments.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) other applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.

Minimum Qualification:

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction. Conducts all activities with an appreciation respect and promotion of diversity of people styles and views.

Biology Discipline Standard:

A qualified faculty member in biology meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

1. Possesses an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in a biological science or

2. Possesses an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in biology-related courses.

BIOL 065 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching developmental life sciences meets the course standard through one of three routes:

1. Meets the Biology discipline standard or

2. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in life science or

3. Possesses a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of nine semester hours of life science-related courses.

BIOL 110 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching BIOL 110 meets the course standard through one of two routes:

1. Possesses an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in entomology or

2. Possesses an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in entomology-related courses.

BIOL 120 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching BIOL 120 meets the course standard through one of two routes:

1. Possesses an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in biology or chemistry or

2. Possesses an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in biology- and/or chemistry-related courses.

BIOL 221 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching BIOL 221 meets the course standard through one of two routes:

1. Possesses an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in biology biochemistry biotechnology or microbiology; or

2. Possesses an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology biochemistry molecular biology biotechnology and/or microbiology

Other Requirements:

- Official Transcript required at time of hire

- Any offer of employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check

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.