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Ivy Tech is hiring: Adjunct Faculty - Welding in Valparaiso

Ivy Tech, Valparaiso, IN, United States


The welding 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, including classroom and lab environments.

Major 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.
  • Submit requested information within established timelines.

STUDENTS:
  • Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions or 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 Canvas, 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 one's work.

Pay: $45.50 per classroom contact hour.

Schedule: Based on course schedule and availability. Typically contracts are for 8-week periods and require 6-8 hours per week. Instructors may teach more than one course based on availability and course schedule.

Requirements:

A welding instructor may meet the standard through one of seven routes:

1. Instructor has all of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree directly related to the course's discipline
  • Any specialized certifications required for the class being taught
  • Two years of directly related work experience

2. Instructor has all of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline
  • Any specialized certifications required for the class being taught
  • Five years of directly related work experience

3. Instructor has all of the following:
  • Associate's Degree directly related to the course's discipline
  • Any specialized certifications required for the class being taught
  • Three years of directly related work experience

4. Instructor has all of the following:
  • Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training Journeyman's card, held for at least 2 years
  • Any specialized certifications required for the class being taught

5. Instructor has all of the following:
  • Certified Welding Inspector credential
  • Any specialized certifications required for the class being taught
  • Two years of directly related work experience

6. Instructor has all of the following:
  • Any specialized certifications required for the class being taught
  • Five years of directly related work experience

7. Instructor has all of the following:
  • Workplace Specialist License granted by the IDOE in Welding Technology

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

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 College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.