Full-Time Faculty – Criminal Justice and Legal & Paralegal Studies

About the role

We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana's economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are "higher education at the speed of life!"

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., Blackboard) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• 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 campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 07.02.00).
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
• Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
• Participate in career service and alumni activities.
• Support program/department chair in program management activities.
• Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Juris Doctor from a regionally accredited institution plus meet minimum credentialing standards outlined in ASOM 07.01.00, Faculty Credential Standards, Academic Year 2024-2025 (see Minimum Qualifications).
• Preference for prior experience as a prosecutor or public defender to enrich both programs with real-world legal perspectives.
• Addition preference for experience as a paralegal or supervisory experience with paralegals.
• Minimum qualifications: A qualified faculty member in Legal Studies possesses an earned Juris Doctor degree, from a regionally accredited institution and has one of the following: Professional licensure in the field; or Two years of directly related work experience.
• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 07.01.00 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.
• Must 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.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.
• 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
• 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
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities
• 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 discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Pay

$52,000 - 9 Month Contract

Schedule

Full-time