Adjunct Faculty - Biotechnology/Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Ivy Tech Community College is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach in its biotechnology and biopharmaceutical programs in Indianapolis. The role provides engaging instruction across delivery methods, develops and maintains curriculum and course materials, evaluates student learning, and supports student success and program outcomes. The faculty member uses the Learning Management System, maintains student records and lab equipment, and helps ensure classrooms and labs meet applicable safety standards. The position also works with project directors and teams to support the Lilly Scholars program, including appropriate lab outfitting and staffing, equipment and curriculum assessment, and student recruitment.

The role includes academic coaching and monitoring for assigned students, maintaining office and engagement hours, and contributing to retention and completion initiatives. It also involves professional development, keeping current with teaching and biotechnology-related technology and trends, visiting local manufacturing facilities, and participating in externships. Additional duties include community and industry outreach, institutional and program support, recruitment activities, committee and meeting participation, and commencement duties as assigned. Responsibilities are subject to applicable college policies, FERPA, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Applicants must meet the applicable Ivy Tech faculty credential standards for the courses they teach. These standards vary by course and may require an earned graduate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, specified graduate coursework, relevant industry experience, and/or appropriate certifications or credentialing workshops. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to foster an environment in which people from varied backgrounds feel respected and valued. Applications must include a cover letter and unofficial transcript.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Meet the faculty credential requirements in Ivy Tech’s ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the area of instruction and the courses taught.
• Biotechnology Program Standard: an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field; 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and/or microbiology; and at least two years of experience in the field.
• BIOT 100, 101, 102, and 103 course standards: for BIOT 101, 102, and/or 103, meet the Biotechnology Program Standard, or meet the listed course-specific alternatives: a bachelor’s or higher degree in life sciences or chemistry plus at least five years of relevant industry experience as a scientist, production manager, or equivalent; or such a degree plus appropriate professional certification. Certification may be obtained through an Ivy Tech faculty credentialing workshop. The posting also states a requirement of at least two years of experience in the field and specifies that Ivy Tech faculty leading the workshop must have taught the course for Ivy Tech at least three times.
• BIOT 104 course standard: hold current American Society for Quality Certified Quality Improvement Associate and Certified Quality Process Analyst certifications and meet the Biotechnology Program Standard; or hold those certifications and a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution plus at least five years of relevant biotechnology-industry quality experience.
• BIOT 105 course standard: meet the Biotechnology Program Standard; or hold a bachelor’s or higher degree in life sciences or chemistry and have at least five years of relevant industry experience as a scientist, production manager, or equivalent; or hold such a degree and complete an Ivy Tech faculty credentialing workshop; or hold such a degree and an appropriate certification that includes three approved Pathway for Patient Health Quality Science Education classes.
• BIOT 214, 215, 216, and 218 course standard: meet the Biotechnology Program Standard; or hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution and have at least five years of relevant biotechnology-industry regulatory affairs experience; or hold such a degree and current certification through the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society or another appropriate professional organization.
• Demonstrate the ability to promote an environment reflecting the broad backgrounds of students and employees, where every individual feels respected and valued.
• Submit a cover letter and unofficial transcript with the application.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that support student learning and align with course objectives and program outcomes.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other required documentation; manage a safe, learning-conducive classroom environment.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use a Learning Management System, such as Canvas, for teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
• Work with project directors and teams to support the Lilly Scholars program, including ensuring labs are appropriately outfitted and programs fully staffed.
• Maintain labs and ensure equipment is functioning and safe for student learning activities.
• Develop learning activities and exercises relevant to future careers in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Assist in recruiting students to biotechnology and biopharmaceutical programs and the Lilly Scholars program.
• Collaborate with Lilly project directors to assess equipment and program outcomes and support industry-aligned lab and curriculum upgrades or modifications.
• Participate in statewide curriculum committee meetings to standardize curriculum and labs.
• Work with dual-credit and dual-enrollment partners and internal K14 staff to support labs, curriculum, recruitment, and secondary faculty credentialing.
• Conduct summer workshops to credential faculty.
• Participate in Discovery Days at local employers to recruit students into industry.
• Provide academic coaching and monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance, use technology for advising alerts, and provide interventions, tutoring, academic support, and referrals to college resources as needed.
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours according to campus expectations and faculty loading policy.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and completion, including outreach by phone and electronic means.
• Participate in professional development, including scheduled training, time in related businesses and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline and as required for performance plans, certification, or licensure.
• Stay current in pedagogy, digital and teaching technologies, biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing trends, and automation and system integration technology.
• Visit local manufacturing facilities frequently and participate in externships to support industry alignment.
• Participate in community service and develop community, industry, and business contacts on behalf of the college.
• Provide institutional support through committees, task forces, accreditation projects, and grant-related projects as requested.
• Support and engage with Ivy + Career Link, the Ivy Tech Foundation, and other internal departments as needed.
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
• Participate in college, campus, departmental, division, faculty, career-service, and alumni activities.
• Support the program or department chair in program management and adhere to college and regional academic policies.
• Support recruitment events with internal stakeholders at local businesses.
• Perform other assigned duties logically associated with the position.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• Employees may 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: Mid Level