Adjunct Faculty (IvyOnline) - School of Information Technology

Online Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Online Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating an online learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of the provided single version course. Courses are taught completely online in primarily 8-week format.

The IvyOnline School of Information Technology seeks online adjunct faculty to serve in one or more of the topical areas listed below:
· Computer science (C++)
· Software development (C#, Python, Java)
· Informatics
· Database management
· Data analytics
· Cyber security
· Server administration (Windows and/or Linux)
· Network infrastructure
· IT helpdesk support (A+)
· Cloud computing (AWS)
· Web development (HTML, CSS, JS, Adobe applications)
· Mobile app development (Android)
· Project Management (PMP, Project+)

In compliance with the College’s Out of State Workers Policy, only candidates who will reside in and work from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio will be considered for this position.

Major Responsibilities:

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives. IvyOnline’s minimum expectations for Online Adjunct Faculty are found in the Academic Support and Operations Manual, Policy 7.5.2. Online Adjunct Faculty are also encouraged to review and implement best practices from the online teaching best practices list.

• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.

• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.

• Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.

• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging online students with their learning.

• Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations.

• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.

• Must be committed to an environment where team members feel valued, respected and supported.

• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

• Must be passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.

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: Faculty Lead or Assistant Faculty Lead

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

Minimum Qualifications:

Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process.

Official transcripts required upon hiring.

         

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 (see link below) for the specific area(s) of instruction.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Urmw3PrP-etvOcydlCdsjWgG2N9nP4WoDTHnb6HT2Vc/preview#heading=h.uzffs7dtyei6

All School of IT courses require a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree that would include either a professional certification in a program’s field, in-field professional experience, documentation of research and publication in a program’s field, or documented relevant coursework beyond a bachelor’s degree equivalent to 18 semester hours. Some School of IT courses may require a Master’s degree as well as course specific certifications and/or in-field professional experience.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Online instructor experience, certifications (CompTia A+, Net+, Security+, Project+, PMP, CCNA, Oracle, CISSP, etc.), cloud computing (AWS) experience, in-field Master’s degree.

Other Requirements:

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-emplo