Faculty, Automotive

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

I. INSTRUCTION   

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.   
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes. 
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.  Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.  
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.   
• Use Learning Management System (e.g. IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication. 
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments. 

 II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS 

• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff. 
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.  
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).   
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.  

III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT   

• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study. 
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.  
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.  

IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH  

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school/college.   
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school. 

  

V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 

• Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.  
• Support and engage with Workforce Alignment and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).   
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.  
• Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/school/faculty meetings. 
• Participate in career service and alumni activities. 
• Support program/department chair in program management activities. 
• Adhere to college and campus academic policies.  

A qualified full-time faculty member meets the education component of the School of Technology discipline standard through one of three routes: 

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution in technology, engineering, engineering technology; or an earned baccalaureate or higher degree directly related to the program’s discipline, and
• Possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taug