Adjunct Faculty - Machine Tool Technology

About the role

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are 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.

Adjunct Faculty Machine Tool and CNC Specialist

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops and maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College. Demonstrates evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interacts with students and coworkers in a professional and cooperative manner and complies with College policies, campus guidelines, and expectations.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and all learning environments.

Additional information

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction. Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Minimum Qualifications

School of Technology Course Standard: A qualified adjunct faculty member, including Dual Credit, Corporate College, and a full-time faculty teaching outside their discipline, meets the technical course standard through one of four routes:

• Meets the full-time faculty discipline standard; or
• 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); or
• Possesses any specialized certifications or credentials required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR) and five years of directly related work experience in the field that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR); 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), and possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR).

Pay and benefits

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care 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

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.