Adjunct Faculty - IT

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: 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.

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/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 leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean

SUPERVISION GIVEN:  None

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to 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 for all students and employees.

School of Information Technology – Adjunct Faculty Credentials:

A qualified adjunct faculty member meets one of the following routes:

Master’s Degree (in-field) – Holds an earned master’s or higher from a regionally accredited institution in information technology, information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, software development, cloud technologies, data analytics, or a closely related field; or Master’s Degree (out-of-field + graduate IT coursework) – Holds an earned master’s degree in another discipline with 18 graduate semester hours (or equivalent) of IT-related coursework beyond the introductory level; or Master’s Degree (out-of-field + professional documentation) – Holds an earned master’s degree in another discipline and demonstrates two or more of the following:
• Professional certification(s) (e.g., CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+/Cloud+, AWS Cloud Practitioner/Solutions Architect Associate, Microsoft Azure, CCNA, Linux+, etc.)
• Two years of directly related professional employment in IT
• Documented evidence of teaching excellence (with date of award)
• Documented research or publication in the field
• Additional post-baccalaureate subject-matter training (e.g., 18 semester hours, CEUs, vendor, or military training); or Bachelor’s Degree (discipline-aligned + professional documentation) – Holds an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in IT, IS, CS, cybersecurity, software, cloud, data, or a closely related field and demonstrates two or more of the following:
• Professional certification(s) (e.g., CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+/Cloud+, AWS Cloud Practitioner/Solutions Architect Associate, Microsoft Azure, CCNA, Linux+, etc.)
• Two years of directly related professional employment in IT
• Documented evidence of teaching excellence (with date of award)
• Documented research or publication in the field
• Additional post-baccalaureate subject-matter training (e.g., 18 semester hours, CEUs, vendor, or military training)

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.