Adjunct Faculty- Industrial Technology

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. This role provides high-quality instruction and hands-on training in Industrial Technology, with an emphasis on electrical systems. The instructor helps students develop technical skills, safety awareness, and problem-solving abilities for industrial and manufacturing environments, using an engaging curriculum aligned with industry standards. Topics include electrical theory, motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial wiring, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

The position includes classroom and laboratory instruction, curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, equipment and lab maintenance, and collaboration with industry and academic partners. The instructor also supports student recruitment, retention, and advising, aligning instruction with local employer needs and the goals of the College's Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science division. Adjunct Faculty create a learning environment that supports students' goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within common syllabi. The position reports to a Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation is $47.35 per contact hour. The college describes benefits for part-time employees, including vision care, an Employee Assistance Program, payroll-deduction retirement savings, and fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

Requirements

• Meet faculty credentials outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• Meet the technical course standard through one of the listed qualification routes: meet the full-time faculty discipline standard; hold a Department of Labor, Bureau for Apprenticeship Training-recognized journeyman's card in the directly related discipline and have at least two years in journeyman status with experience specifically linked to the Curriculum of Record competencies; possess required specialized certifications or credentials and have five years of directly related work experience linked to the Curriculum of Record competencies; or hold an appropriate current Indiana Department of Education Workplace Specialist, Technology Education, or CTE license directly linked to the course competencies.
• Possess any specialized certifications required for the class being taught, as indicated in the Curriculum of Record, when applicable.
• Have a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Conduct activities with appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.
• Engage with students in ways that support learning and a positive experience at Ivy Tech Community College.
• Develop and implement active classroom teaching strategies that engage students in learning.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers, and comply with College policies, campus guidelines, and expectations.
• Know and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and other learning environments.
• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction and hands-on training in Industrial Technology, with an emphasis on electrical systems.
• Develop curriculum aligned with industry standards, including electrical theory, motor controls, PLCs, industrial wiring, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Assess student learning outcomes and maintain equipment and labs.
• Collaborate with industry and academic partners.
• Contribute to student recruitment, retention, and advising efforts.
• Conduct responsibilities in accordance with FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan, including low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with no-cost confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• Payroll-deduction retirement savings contributions using pre-tax or post-tax dollars.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed