Automotive Technology Adjunct

Job Description Summary
Ivy Tech-Sellersburg is looking for an individual to join their team as an adjunct faculty member of the Automotive Technology program. Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of a syllabi provided by the school. Position requires a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students and employees.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned Automotive Technology 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.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties with the position may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

A qualified Adjunct Faculty must meet the technical course standard through one of the following routes:

• 5 years directly related work experience in the field that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the course Curriculum of Record (COR) AND possess any specialized certifications or credentials required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR) AND;  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

• Meets the full-time faculty discipline standard;

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in a technical/related field and two years of directly related work experience. 

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree and five years of directly related work experience.   

  • Associate or higher degree in a technical/related field and three years of directly related work experience.   OR

• Possesses a current Workplace Specialist License, Technology Education License (Technology and Engineering Education, Engineering and Technology Education), or CTE: Trade & Industrial Engineer or Manufacturing 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).

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.