Adjunct Faculty - Non Credit Skills Training

General Purpose and Scope of the Position

Adjunct faculty work with the Employer Consultant and Program Manager to consult, develop and deliver short-term off the shelf or customized programs to meet the in-demand real-time needs of employers and community stakeholders in our service area.

Skills Training (non-credit) programs are short term commitments and may include delivery on campus, at an employer location or a community facility in any of our five service area counties (Wayne, Rush, Fayette, Union and Randolph). Adjuncts are compensated based on a variety of factors related to required skill sets, required certifications if applicable and experience.

Major Responsibilities

• Instructional delivery or facilitation that meet learning objectives established in contracted or open enrollment projects as assigned / accepted.
• Some projects may include employer consultation in order for the Employer Consultant to create a proposal and cost.
• Many courses are developed, or can be tweaked to meet needs identified, other times programs need to be developed or customized.

The College can provide access to many resources - curriculums and past projects for reference as well as other faculty or locations who may have experience to assist. Adjuncts will be responsible for appropriate use of College labs and equipment that may be used in the course of delivery.

Adjuncts will provide all materials developed for a course delivery to the EC/Program Manager upon completion and will ensure documentation of student attendance and pass/fail/grade per project is completed.

Qualifications

Qualifications vary project to project and are related to the subject matter being taught or facilitated and client desired outcomes.

Ideal candidates have experiential knowledge in the subject area, experience with adult instruction or training / facilitation, good listening skills, dynamic communication skills, computer skills that allow interface with basic systems and in-class IT equipment (training provided) and present themselves - and the College - in a professional manner. Confidentiality of client material and projects is required at all times.

Projects may be in a variety of areas - safety, supervision, computers, maintenance topics, manufacturing, quality, lean, etc. All persons interested in working on any type of short term high quality training project we may encounter should apply to be considered for projects as they develop.

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.