Ivy Tech Community College·Indianapolis, Indiana
Adjunct Faculty are responsible for delivering assigned classes according to college policy, utilizing technology to enhance instruction, and maintaining accurate student records and grades. They must proactively engage with students to support their learning goals and ensure a positive college experience.
$48.67 Per Contact Hour Reports To: Department/Program Chair
Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.
Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.
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.
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.
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.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:
For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits [https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits].
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.
Qualified candidates must possess an earned master's degree or higher in sociology, social work, or social psychology, or a master's in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in sociology-related courses including statistics or research methodology. A key requirement is the demonstrated ability to promote a respectful and valued environment for all students and employees.
Market context
Adjunct faculty openings in sociology at Indiana colleges often reflect steady demand for instructors who can cover introductory and general-education courses. Competition is shaped by graduate credentials, teaching experience, and the ability to support research or statistics coursework. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your transcript and teaching background align before applying.