Adjunct Faculty- Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAIT)

Ivy Tech Community College • South Bend, IN

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About The Position

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 common syllabi provided. The faculty member will facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives, making optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods, and developing/maintaining course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. They will maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements. The role involves engaging with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, showing evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning. The faculty member will monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts, and provide necessary interventions. Interactions with students and co-workers should be professional and cooperative, complying with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations. The faculty member must ensure knowledge of and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Possesses an earned master’s degree or higher in information technology, or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution
• Possesses an earned out-of-field master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in one or more of the following: Professional certification (national, regional, or state) in the field; Two years of in-field professional employment; Documented evidence of information technology teaching excellence, including the date of the award; Documentation of research and publication in the field; Documented completion of at least 18 semester hours of relevant information technology coursework, or equivalent subject-matter education demonstrated through CEUs, vendor training, military training, or a combination thereof
• Possesses an earned bachelor’s degree in information technology, or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution, 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 information technology teaching excellence, including the date of the award; Documentation of research and publication in the field; Documented completion of at least 18 semester hours of relevant information technology coursework, or equivalent subject-matter education demonstrated through CEUs, vendor training, military training, or a combination thereof
• Meets the program standard for AAIT 110 - Artificial Intelligence Essentials Course Standard
• Holds a valid, AI-specific certification and holds an earned bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in information technology, or a related field, as appropriate to the program
• Possesses an earned out-of-field bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following: Professional certification (national, regional, or state) in the information technology field; Four years of professional employment in the information technology field

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/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains 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 (curricular).
• 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.
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level