Faculty - INDT Process Operations Technology

The Industrial Technology faculty member provides instruction for the Industrial Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and the Process Operations Technology Technical Certificate. This position has a primary focus in Process Operations Technology but may teach across additional SAMEAS programs in alignment with faculty credentialing, industry experience, and institutional needs.
The faculty member will engage students through hands-on learning, safe and effective lab practices, and the integration of skills used within modern industrial, process manufacturing, and smart technology environments.

Major Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction using applied learning strategies.
• Provide academic advising, coaching, and mentorship that supports student retention and success.
• Develop, update, and refine course content to align with industry standards and outcomes established by the college.
• Ensure a safe learning environment and maintain labs, equipment, and processes that support hands-on skill development.
• Engage with industry partners to support curriculum relevance, student opportunities, and program feedback.
• Participate in assessment activities to measure student learning, credentialing compliance, and program effectiveness.
• Maintain required professional credentials and pursue relevant industry certifications as needed.
• Support department, campus, and college service through committees, student engagement, recruitment events, and collaboration with faculty across SAMEAS disciplines.

Representative Courses

Faculty may teach, but are not limited to, the following courses based on credentialing:

• PROC 131 – Introduction to Process Technology
• PROC 132 – Process Technology I (Equipment)
• PROC 133 – Process Technology II (Systems)
• PROC 134 – Process Technology III (Operations)
• PROC 231 – Safety, Health, and Environment I
• PROC 233 – Process Instrumentation I
• PROC 234 – Process Troubleshooting
• SMDI 110 – Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things
• SMDI 111 – Technology in Smart Manufacturing and Digital Integration

Note: These courses reflect the primary teaching expectations for this role; however, faculty may be assigned to teach other courses within SAMEAS for which they are academically and professionally credentialed.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, , LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.

Employer contribution annually to Health Savings Account.

No waiting period to enroll in benefits. Coverage starts on day 1.

Employer contribution to retirement plan. (10% of annual salary, employee contribution not required)

Paid time off accrued bi-weekly.

Tuition Assistance for further education.

Free tuition remission at Ivy Tech for employees and dependents.

Professional Development opportunities.

A qualified full-time faculty member in Industrial Technology meets the education component of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science faculty credentialing standard through one of the following routes:

Route 1:

• Earned baccalaureate or higher degree in technology, engineering, engineering technology, or a field directly related to course assignments, and
• Any specialized certifications required for assigned courses, and
• Two years of directly related work experience linked to course competencies.

Route 2:

• Earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
• Any specialized certifications required for assigned courses, and
• Two years of directly related work experience linked to course competencies.

Route 3:

• Earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the discipline of teaching assignment, and
• Any specialized certifications required for assigned courses, and
• Three years of directly related work experience linked to course competencies.

Certification Accountability Statement

Faculty in this position must obtain and maintain any specialized certifications required for assigned courses, as defined in the Curriculum of Record (COR) and Ivy Tech credentialing policy. Failure to obtain or maintain such certifications may impact continued eligibility to teach assigned courses and may affect employment status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial processes, power generation, utilities operations, chemical manufacturing, refineries, or related fields.
• Teaching or