Adjunct Faculty- Entrepreneurship

Ivy Tech Community College•South Bend, IN

8d•$47

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be 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 by Ivy Tech Community College. The adjunct faculty member supports the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives

Requirements

The required level of education depends on the extent of entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial experience.
A minimum of an associate degree is required, along with at least seven years of relevant experience.
Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.
A qualified faculty member in the Entrepreneurship Program meets the program standard with documented entrepreneurial experience (refers to the knowledge, skills, and insights gained by involvement in starting, managing, and growing a business or entrepreneurial venture), intrapreneurial experience (refers to the knowledge and skills gained from working within an established organization to develop and implement new products, services, or processes, finding ways to improve efficiency, or exploring innovative approaches to solve challenges), completion of the initial training, and meets one of the following: Possesses an earned master’s degree or higher in any field from a regionally accredited institution with documentation in one of the following: o At least 3 years of documented entrepreneurial experience (Documentation can include Articles of Incorporation, Schedule C, or other legal documentation of business ownership.), or o A combination of 3 years of documented entrepreneurial experience and intrapreneurial experience. (Documentation of entrepreneurial experience can include Articles of Incorporation, Schedule C, or other legal documentation of business ownership and documentation of intrapreneurial experience can include projects on the resume or a personal statement exhibiting the development and implementation of new products, services, or processes, finding ways to improve efficiency, or exploring innovative approaches to solve challenges.) Industry-recognized certifications or badges can supplement intrapreneurial experience. (Documentation can include evidence of certifications and badges in business, manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, entrepreneurship, or a related field.)
Possesses an earned bachelor’s degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution with documentation in one of the following: o At least 5 years of documented entrepreneurial experience (Documentation can include Articles of Incorporation, Schedule C, or other legal documentation of business ownership.), or o A combination of 5 years of documented entrepreneurial experience and intrapreneurial experience (Documentation of entrepreneurial experience can include Articles of Incorporation, Schedule C, or other legal documentation of business ownership and documentation of intrapreneurial experience can include projects on the resume or a personal statement exhibiting the development and implementation of new products, services, or processes, finding ways to improve efficiency, or exploring innovative approaches to solve challenges. Industry-recognized certifications or badges can supplement intrapreneurial experience. (Documentation can include evidence of certifications and badges in business, manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, entrepreneurship, or a related field.)
A qualified faculty member teaching ENTR 2XX courses meets the course standard one of the two ways: Meets the Entrepreneurship Program Standard, or
Has documented entrepreneurial experience (refers to the knowledge, skills, and insights gained by involvement in starting, managing, and growing a business or entrepreneurial venture), intrapreneurial experience (refers to the knowledge and skills gained from working within an established organization to develop and implement new products, services, or processes, finding ways to improve efficiency, or exploring innovative approaches to solve challenges), completion of the initial training, and meets the following: Possesses an earned associate degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution with documentation in one of the following: At least 7 years of documented entrepreneurial experience (Documentation can include Articles of Incorporation, Schedule C, or other legal documentation of business ownership.), or A combination of 7 years of documented entrepreneurial experience and intrapreneurial experience (Documentation of entrepreneurial experience can include Articles of Incorporation, Schedule C, or other legal documentation of business ownership and documentation of intrapreneurial experience can include projects on the resume or a personal statement exhibiting the development and implementation of new products, services, or processes, finding ways to improve efficiency, or exploring innovative approaches to solve challenges.) Industry-recognized certifications or badges can supplement intrapreneurial experience. (Documentation can include evidence of certifications and badges in business, manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, entrepreneurship, or a related field.)

Nice To Haves

College level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Perform all instructional duties to facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
Provide syllabus to students; follow syllabus content and requirements.
Maintain student attendance and grading records.
Submit requested information within established timelines.
Deal with student concerns; consult with program chair to resolve issues.
Meet all scheduled classes of the contracted course.
Use classroom technology as appropriate.
Notify program chair in event of any emergency.
Conduct all work activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of population, views and learning styles.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.