Adjunct Faculty Communications

This is an in person position

Pay Range - $47.35 / contact hour

Supervisor - Collette Edwards Chair of Communications

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Public Speaking
Covers fundamental concepts centered on effective public speaking audience analysis outlining research delivery critical listening creating presentation aids and use of appropriate technology.

Interpersonal Communication
Explores human interactions in work family and social contexts. Includes topics such as perception identity language nonverbal communication listening skills emotion and conflict management.

Workplace Communication
Covers concepts related to understanding various workplace contexts including barriers to effective communication. Students will learn about strategies for listening critically building functional interpersonal work relationships communicating in groups and developing self-expression.

Instruction

• 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 curricular learning
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner complies with College policies campus guidelines and expectations
• All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) other applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The adjunct faculty member supports the Colleges mission and strategic plan initiatives.
• Perform all instructional duties to facilitate student learning in assigned classes
• Provide syllabus to students; follow syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records
• Submit requested information within established timelines
• Deal with student concerns; consult with department chair to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course
• Use classroom technology (Canvas Zoom Email Microsoft Word PowerPoint etc.) as appropriate
• Notify department chair in event of any emergency
• Conduct all work activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of population views and learning styles

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A qualified faculty member meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:
Possesses an earned masters or higher degree in speech or communication from a regionally accredited institution; or
Possesses an earned masters or higher degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech or communication from a regionally accredited institution.
Has appropriate teaching or professional experience
College level teaching experience

Please upload transcripts along with resume. Official transcripts will be required if an employment offer is made.

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.