Adjunct Instructor of Communication

Ivy Tech Community College of Evansville is searching for high-quality adjunct faculty in Communication.

This role will instruct face to face public speaking and interpersonal communication courses on the Evansville campus. These students may go on to work in communication marketing public relations business STEM guest services hospitality administrative assistant or executive leadership.

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

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 ones work.

Minimum Qualifications:

A qualified faculty member in Communication meets the following criteria:

• Earned masters degree or higher degree in speech or communication

or

• Earned masters degree with 18 graduate credit hours in speech or communication from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing instruction at a post-secondary institute.
• Masters degree in communication is preferred.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being growth and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions legal consultations financial planning consultations and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees spouses and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit 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.