What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - COAS - Chemistry position at Indiana Tech?
Job Details
Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.
Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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General Summary
Adjunct Faculty will be responsible for teaching courses in chemistry offered in the Day School on the Fort Wayne Campus specific to the life and physical sciences, particularly General Chemistry I or II lecture or laboratory or Introductory Chemistry.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach as needed in traditional day programs.
- Fulfill teaching requirements as outlined in course objectives and Indiana Tech Policy & Procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum of master’s degree, doctorate preferred, in appropriate discipline
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Previous teaching experience on the college level preferred.
- Strong technological aptitude to manage course materials and grade calculation; knowledge of Canvas, Microsoft Office, and web-based teaching tools, preferred
Experience:
- Experience in qualitative or quantitative research as well as use of the Scientific Method in the relevant field
- Teaching Experience Preferred
- Student-centered teaching approaches
Working Conditions
Work is normally performed in a typical classroom environment.
**The position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.
