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Location: Valparaiso
Job Type: Part-time
Salary Range: $47.35 Per Contact Hour
Reports To: Department/Program Chair

*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are 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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with 51¶ÌÊÓƵ.
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging online students with their learning.
• Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.

Paramedic Science Program Standard:

A qualified faculty member in paramedic science meets all five of the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, and

• Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program; and

• Holds an Indiana paramedic certification; and

• Holds an Indiana Department of Homeland Security Primary Instructor certification; and

• Has two years of directly related work experience.

PARM 102, 105, 225 Course Standard:

A qualified faculty member teaching EMT course PARM 102, 105 and 225 meets the course standard through one of two routes:

• Meets the Paramedic Science program standard, or

• Holds both of the following certifications:

  • a current Indiana Department of Homeland Security Primary Instructor certification.

  • a current EMT or higher certification and

PARM 111, 112, 115, 200, 210, 213, 215 and 220Course Standard:

A qualified faculty member teaching PARM 111, 112, 115, 200, 210, 213, 215 and 220 meets the Paramedic Science program standard or all three of the following criteria:

• Completed academic preparation appropriate to the course(s) being taught; and

• Holds an Indiana paramedic certification; and

• Has two years of directly related work experience.

PARM 116, 216, 219, 221 Course Standard:

A qualified faculty member teaching PARM 116, 216, 219, 221 meets the Paramedic Science program standard or holds an Indiana paramedic certification.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued. Candidates will be asked to submit official transcripts and submit to a background check prior to employment.

51¶ÌÊÓƵ 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, 51¶ÌÊÓƵ 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.

Job ID: JR0000107054