Industrial Technology Faculty

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 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. IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

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 campus 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/school/college.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school.

Institutional Support

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

Qualifications

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.
• Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.
• A qualified full time faculty member meets the education component of the School of Technology discipline standard through one of three routes:
  • Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution in technology, engineering, engineering technology; or an earned baccalaureate or higher degree directly related to the program’s discipline.
  • And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR).
  • And, two years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR); or
  • Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution.
  • And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR).
  • And five years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the 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, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR).
  • And, three years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR).

Pay

Pay Range: $44,000-$50,000 base salary per academic (9-month) year
Additional Summer contracts and overload contracts are available. These are optional and available based on enrollment and staffing needs

Benefits

• No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
• Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidental injury and illness, and more!
• Employer contribution to retirement plan.
• Paid time off: faculty release days, sick, volunteer, bereavement.
• Paid holidays: Full time faculty have paid breaks concurrent with student breaks.
• Tuition reimbursement for educational pursuits outside of Ivy Tech.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
• Paid professional development opportunities.