Faculty - Agriculture

About the role

Provide instruction (classes, labs, & clinicals) within specific programs; assist academic administrators with curriculum development, student advising, program enrollment; provide institutional support and community service. Fully supports the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with college loading policy and course objectives.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance.
• Participate in professional development or other activities that may include in-services, courses, or seminars to advance instructional and technical skills as well as knowledge within the field of study.
• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school.
• Provide institutional support as expected by college administration that may include curriculum development, classroom management, accreditation efforts, committee and task force assignments, attendance at commencement or other activities that are college-wide or specific to the school/department of the faculty member.
• Provide student advising support as expected by college administration that may include assistance during pre-and regular registration periods and during posted office hours.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in the Academic Support Operations Manual (ASOM).
• Support Program Chair in program management activities.
• May require supervision of Farm Lab Technician.
• Assist in the recruitment of students.
• Develop community/industry contacts.

Qualifications

• A qualified faculty member in Agriculture meets the School of Technology criteria: Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in the fields of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Agriculture Education, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Systems Management, Agronomy, Animal Science, Botany, Horticulture, or Plant Science; or Possesses a current Workplace Specialist 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); or Possesses an earned associate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution directly related to the program’s discipline, and has two years of directly related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Agronomy and Precision Ag tools and principles.
• Commercial pesticide application license and a Part 107 license, or willingness to attain both.

Pay

$50,000 based on 9-month contract. Summer contracts and overloads available based on enrollment.

Schedule

Commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Note

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.