Adjunct Faculty - Information Technology Support (ITSP), CompTIA A+

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 provided common syllabi.

HOURLY WAGE: $47.50 PER CONTACT HOUR

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 while maintaining 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
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner while complying with College policies and 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.

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, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A qualified faculty member in Information Technology Support (ITSP) meets the program standard through one of four routes:

• Possesses an earned master’s degree or higher, from a regionally accredited institution in information technology or related field as appropriate to the program; OR 
• Possesses an earned related or out-of-field master’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution with documented 18 semester hours or equivalent of courses beyond the introductory principle(s) level in information technology or related field as appropriate to the program; OR
• Possesses an earned related or out-of-field master’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following: 
  • Professional certification (national, regional, or state) 
  • Two years of in-field professional employment 
  • Documented evidence of teaching excellence (including date of award)
  • Documented research and publication in the field 
  • Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military; OR
• Possesses an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology or related field as appropriate to the program with documentation in two or more of the following: 
  • Professional certification (national, regional, or state) in the field 
  • Two years of in-field professional employment 
  • Documented evidence of teaching excellence (including date of award)
  • Documented research and publication in the field 
  • Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military. 

ITSP 132, 134, 135, & 175 Course Standard 
A qualified faculty member teaching ITSP 132, 134, 135, & 175 meets the Information Technology Support (ITSP) program standard and holds a valid, non-expired CompTIA A+ or higher/comparable certification; or documentation of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and holds a valid, non-expired CompTIA A+ or higher/comparable certification with documentation in one or more of the following: 

• Four years of Information Technology field professional employment 
• Documented evidence of teaching excellence (including date of award)
• Documentation of research and publication in the field 
• Documented additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military