Adjunct Faculty- Mechanical Engineering Technology

Posted:
8/29/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Who We Are:
We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.

  • 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 demonstrate the ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Instruction & Student Learning  

  • Teaches assigned courses as scheduled. Designs curriculum embracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.

  • Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.

  • Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.

  • Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.

  • Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies. 

  • Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the college, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.

  • Distributes and maintain accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.

  • Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students' performance in achieving course goals and objectives.

  • Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

  • Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and learner support.

  • Uses technology to assist in communication with students. Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.

  • Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.

  • Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

  • Helps to ensure the College meets its responsibilities in identifying areas of opportunity and systemic concerns while reporting complaints alleging discrimination. 

  • Creates a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel valued and are able to contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences.

  • Ensures accessible and inclusive curriculum design and teaching strategies, and specifically promotes, advises, and supports curriculum development aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning environment. 

  • Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

The above 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree in Engineering; or master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Electrical Engineering

  • All educational degrees must be from a regional accredited institution

  • Must have passion for teaching in engineering

  • Possesses excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

  • Ability to use innovative teaching techniques

  • Familiarity with distance learning and willingness to use technology tools in instruction

  • Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction

  • Ability to work well with students and colleagues in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment

  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum two (2) years college teaching experience

  • Minimum two (2) years related industrial experience

  • Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Starting Salary Range: $48.67/Contact Hour

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

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