Adjunct Faculty - Industrial Technology

About the role

The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by the School.

Responsibilities

• Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Communicates expectations and outcomes of the course/assignments.
• Assesses grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and quizzes.
• Provides feedback on assignments or utilizes a rubric to ensure students understand assessment scores.
• Deals with student concerns and, if necessary, consults with program/department chair to resolve issues.
• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s).
• Use technology such as Canvas (Ivy Learn), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, etc. as appropriate.
• In case of planned absence or emergency absence when there is reasonable time, notify program/department chair and procure a substitute instructor whenever possible.
• In event of emergency absence resulting in class cancellation, notify program/department chair, security (if on campus course) and students.
• Celebrate and respect diversity of people, styles, and views as an integral part of one's work.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, understanding of the college infrastructure, including but not limited to My Ivy and Ivy Learn, and faculty credentials, including an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution and appropriate teaching or professional experience as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.
• A qualified Adjunct and Dual Credit Faculty, must meet the technical course standard through one of four routes:
  • Mets the full-time faculty discipline standard;
  • Possesses a Department of Labor, Bureau for Apprenticeship Training recognized journeyman’s card in the discipline directly related to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR), and in journeyman status for two years or more with experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR) AND, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR);
  • Possesses any specialized certifications or credentials required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR) AND 5 years directly related work experience in the field that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR);
  • Possesses a current Workplace Specialist License, Technology Education License (Technology and Engineering Education, Engineering and Technology Education), or CTE: Trade & Industrial Engineer or Manufacturing License granted by the Indiana Department of Education appropriate to course objectives and directly linked to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR) AND possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR).

Qualifications

• An earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Teaching or professional experience as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.
• A Department of Labor, Bureau for Apprenticeship Training recognized journeyman’s card in the discipline directly related to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR), and in journeyman status for two years or more with experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR) AND, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR).
• Possesses any specialized certifications or credentials required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR) AND 5 years directly related work experience in the field that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR).
• Possesses a current Workplace Specialist License, Technology Education License (Technology and Engineering Education), or CTE: Trade & Industrial Engineer or Manufacturing License granted by the Indiana Department of Education appropriate to course objectives and directly linked to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR) AND possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR).

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and administration.
• Ability to manage time effectively and maintain high standards of professionalism.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and educational platforms.
• Ability to foster a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate personal and professional commitments.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to college resources and services.

Pay

• Compensation is determined by the number of credits taught and the departmental budget.

Schedule

• Adjunct faculty members are hired on an as-needed basis and typically work part-time.
• Classes are scheduled during regular business hours.