Elementary Education Adjunct

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.
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 of 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).
Uses technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.
Promote same as an integral part of one's work.
A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the following program standards:
1. Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or a related field appropriate to the program,
AND
2. Current or expired professional state teaching license/certification and
At least three years of K-12 teaching experience.
AND
3. Other requirements for Science of Reading classes:
MSJ Science of Reading Training Microcredential for Ivy Tech faculty
OR
Complete Cox Campus Structured Literacy Series Modules and complete the Cox Campus final Structured Literacy Exam Certificate
OR
Successful KPEERI Exam Completion
OR
Successful completion of Keys to Literacy (80 hours)
OR
Successful completion of Praxis #5205
OR
Indiana Literacy Endorsement (added to teaching license)
OR
Upon Curriculum Committee review, equivalent or higher credential in Science of Reading, preferably from an IDA accredited institution, i.e, Mt. St. Joseph or Marian University certificate, masters, doctorate, etc.
Work hours & location: Spring semester, daytime hours, on campus with weekly asynchronous delivery
Application Requirements: Official transcripts will be requested upon hire.
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