Job Description
Work type: Adjunct Faculty Location: Muncie, IN Categories: Adjunct Faculty General Description of Position: 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. Major Responsibilities: Mastery of Subject Matter a. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline. b. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate theories in the field or discipline. c. Connect subject matter with related fields. d. Stay current in subject matter through professional development. 2. Teaching Performance a. Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning. b. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies. c. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs. d. Employ available instructional technology when appropriate. e. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments. f. Communicate subject matter to students. g. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials. h. Support classroom efforts to promote student success. 3. Evaluation of Student Learning a. Establish and adhere to learning objectives. b. Develop evaluation methods which fairly measure student progress toward objectives. c. Evaluate and return student work to promote maximum learning. d. Maintain accurate records of student progress. e. Submit final grade rosters, grade books and attendance rosters to division administrators each semester according to established deadlines. 4. Support of College Policies and Procedures a. Meet scheduled classes in accordance with college policy. b. Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies. c. Maintain confidentiality of student information. d. Exercise stewardship of College facilities and materials. 5. Participation in College, Division and Program Activities a. Respond, in a timely fashion, to information requests from College, division and program administrators. b. Contribute, when appropriate, to program and division curriculum development processes. Attend program, divisional and College meetings and events as feasible. 6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs a. Maintain familiarity with College goals, mission and long-range plans. b. Contribute to planning and development processes where appropriate. Minimum Qualifications: A qualified faculty member in physical science possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with 18 graduate semester hours in the physical sciences. Preferred Qualifications: Other Requirements: Work Hours: Hiring Range: Team Ivy Referral: Special Instructions to Applicants: Advertised: 24 Aug 2022 US Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
