Faculty - Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology (AART)

About the role

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic 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 co-curriculum; 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 regional expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Instruction

• 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. IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.

Retention and Student Success

• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with regional expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

Community Relations and Business Outreach

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division.

Institutional Support

• Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
• Support and engage with Workforce Alignment and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
• Participate in college/regional/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
• Participate in career service and alumni activities.
• Support program/department chair in program management activities.

Pay

$50,000 9-month contract with full benefits. Additional summer and overload contracts available dependent on enrollment.

Schedule

Minimum Qualifications: Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, including the automation and robotics content areas listed above. Certification Requirement: Several AART courses — as well as related INDT courses — carry embedded industry certifications as a required component of the Curriculum of Record, including SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance) certifications, Fanuc robot operation/programming credentials, and OSHA 10-hour certification. Faculty assigned to teach these courses must hold, or obtain within the timeframe set by the department chair, the specific embedded certification tied to that course — regardless of which degree/experience route above is used to meet the general discipline standard. Possessing a qualifying degree and years of experience does not waive this course-level certification requirement.

Education

A qualified full-time faculty member meets the education component of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science discipline standard through one of three routes: