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Position Title Instructor of Communication and Information Sciences (Career and Technical Education) (Faculty) Compensation $3,000 Department Ctr Info & Communication Sciences - Temp Start Date 12/31/2025 About this opportunity The Center for Information and Communication Sciences has part‑time adjunct instructor positions available. Primary responsibility will be teaching a preset curriculum to adults transitioning from industry to teaching career and technical education subjects in a variety of educational settings as an online instructor in the Workplace Specialist I Training Program. Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you’ll do and what you’ll bring You will teach a preset curriculum to adults transitioning from industry to teaching career and technical education subjects in a variety of educational settings as an online instructor in the Workplace Specialist I Training Program. Successful candidates are expected to communicate regularly with various Workplace Specialist training stakeholders such as CTE directors, mentors, training personnel, and others. Provide timely, detailed, and meaningful feedback to adult learners in the training program to facilitate successful completion of the program. Applications will remain active for 1 year; you may not hear from the department until there is a need to hire an instructor. Duties and Responsibilities The activities to be performed include delivering the teacher training services for qualified occupationally competent individuals allowing them to meet requirements to convert their initial Workplace Specialist I license to a Workplace Specialist II license. Weekly instruction using the Ball State University Learning Management System online learning modules during the entire period of the contract. Participant assignment submissions and/or re‑submissions will be graded using provided rubrics when applicable within 3 days along with detailed individualized grade book feedback (Detailed Grade Book Comments). Respond to all phone, e‑mail, or postage correspondence from project participants with a positive and professional demeanor within 48 hours. Attend the Indiana Statewide CTE Professional Development Conference in September on Friday and be available to attend/participate in the conference sessions as directed by the Principal Investigator. Provide the Principal Investigator with all data and reports as requested within 3 days during the period of the contract. Attend any and all live or virtual meetings as directed by the Principal Investigator. Notify and collaborate with ACTE mentor via e‑mail and phone when teachers are struggling and develop an appropriate intervention plan collaboratively. This should be done as soon as teachers get two units behind or if the teachers earn less than 80 % for a single unit. Collaborate with mentors and CTE directors by providing them with updates regarding teacher performance. Director contact information can be obtained from the website. Notify mentors and CTE directors when teachers are struggling and develop an appropriate intervention plan collaboratively. The tangible items that will result as an outcome from this agreement include graded work allowing for successful completion of the Professional Development for Career and Technical Teachers with Workplace Specialist I Certification for up to 250 teachers during the entire period of contract. Regular communication with teachers, their mentors, their CTE directors, and/or their building principals will be required. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in career and technical education (vocational education), technology education, or related area. Preferred Qualifications Terminal degree in career and technical education (vocational education), technology education, or related area. Experience as a university teacher educator working with adults transitioning from industry to teaching career and technical subjects in a variety of educational settings (e.g., career centers, correctional facilities, and high schools). Knowledgeable of Workplace Specialist Teacher licensing requirements. Proficient in the use of the Canvas Learning Management System. How to apply Please provide academic transcripts, current CV and copies of all relevant licenses and certifications. Follow the upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below. REQUIRED Curriculum Vitae or Resume Relevant Licenses and Certifications Transcripts for highest degree obtained - original required upon hire Contact information for 3 references Cover Letter - optional but preferred Please bundle your documents into one document to ensure that you can include all required items. #J-18808-Ljbffr