Adjunct Faculty - School of Information Technology (IvyOnline) - Software Development

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

12d • Remote

About The Position

Online Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. This current opening has a hire date for Fall 2026. 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 requires candidate to be credentialed to teach one or more of the following courses. We are seeking online adjunct faculty to serve in one or more of the topical areas listed below: • SDEV155 Content Management Systems: CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal, or similar), web asset management, site-building • SDEV160 Programming With Data: SQL/NoSQL databases, REST APIs, JSON/XML/CSV, ETL fundamentals • SDEV243 Software Resilience and Reliability: unit testing, exception handling, refactoring, configuration/package management • SDEV245 Security and Secure Coding: secure coding practices, vulnerability awareness, security testing • SDEV255 Web Application Development: full-stack development, client and server-side scripting, REST APIs, HTML/JavaScript for dynamic data-driven interfaces • SDEV265 Systems/Software Analysis and Projects: SDLC methodology, requirements analysis, project-based software design • Industry certification in any one of the following programming languages: C++, C#, Java, or Python 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• A qualified faculty member in Software Development (SDEV) meets the program standard through one of the following three routes: Possesses an earned master’s degree or higher, from a regionally accredited institution, in information technology as appropriate to the program; or Possesses an earned related or out-of-field master’s degree, 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 date of award Documentation of research and publication in the field Documented relevant additional information technology coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military.
• Possesses an earned bachelor’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in software development, computer information systems, management information systems, information technology, computer science or a computer-related field as appropriate to the program, with documentation in one or more of the following: Professional certification (national, regional, or state) in the information technology field Two years of in-field professional employment Documented evidence of information technology teaching excellence including date of award Documentation of research and publication in the field Documented relevant additional information technology coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military.
• For only SDEV 120 - Computing Logic, SDEV 140 Intro to Software Development, or SDEV 153 Web Site Development, Meets the Software Development program standard or, 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 employment in the information technology field Documentation of research and publication in the field Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the introductory principle(s) level in an information technology field equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military.
• K12 Teaching endorsement in Information Technology related pathway.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness 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
• Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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