Adjunct Faculty - Biotechnology/Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

About the role

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within biotechnology and biopharmaceutical programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and cocurriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• Work with project directors and teams in support of the Lilly Scholars program ensuring labs are appropriately outfitted and programs are fully staffed.
• Maintain labs ensuring equipment is functioning and safe for student learning activities.
• Develop student learning activities and exercises pursuant to future careers in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Aid in recruiting students to the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical programs and the Lilly Scholars program.
• In collaboration with Lilly project directors assess equipment and program outcomes to support labs and curriculum upgrades and modification ensuring industry alignment.
• Participate in statewide curriculum committee meetings standardizing curriculum and labs.
• Work with dual credit and dual enrollment partners and internal K14 staff supporting labs, curriculum, student recruitment, and secondary faculty credentialing.
• Conduct summer workshops to credential faculty.
• Participate in “Discovery Days” at local employers to recruit students into industry.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Biotechnology Program Standard: Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field; andCompleted 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and/or microbiology; andHas two or more years of experience in the field.
• BIO 100,101, 102, And 103 Course Standard: Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, andHas 5 or more years relevant industry experience as a scientist, production manager or equivalent position, or Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, andHas appropriate professional certification in the field.
• BIO 104 Course Standard: Holds up-to-date American Society for Quality certifications: Certified Quality Improvement Associate and Certified Quality Process Analyst, andMeets the Biotechnology program standard. or Holds up-to-date American Society for Quality certifications: Certified Quality Improvement Associate and Certified Quality Process Analyst, andPossesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, andHas 5 or more years relevant industry experience in quality in the biotechnology industry.
• BIO 105 Course Standard: Meets the Biotechnology program standard. or Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, andHas 5 or more years relevant industry experience as a scientist, production manager or equivalent position. or Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, andHas completed a faculty credentialing workshop hosted by Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech faculty teaching the workshop must have taught the course for Ivy Tech at least three times prior to running such a workshop. or Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, andHas an appropriate certification that includes completing the three approved classes in the Pathway for Patient Health Quality Science Education (Global Regulatory and Legal Requirements of Quality, Product Development and Validation, Risk and Failure Analysis).
• BIO 214, 215, 216, And 218 Course Standard: Meets the Biotechnology program standard. or Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, andHas 5 or more years relevant industry experience in regulatory affairs in the biotechnology industry. or Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, andHolds current certification through the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society or other appropriate professional organization.

Skills

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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Vision Care Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial & Retirement Benefits
• Fee Remission for Employees, Spouses, and Legal Dependents

Pay

$48.67 per contact hour

Schedule

Part-time