INDT/AART Adjunct Faculty

Ivy Tech Community College • Kokomo, IN

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About The Position

Ivy Tech Community College is hiring temporary, part-time adjunct faculty each semester on an as-needed basis for its Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, & Applied Sciences programs, including Industrial Technology (INDT) and Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology (AART). The adjunct faculty member creates a learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provides effective instruction and assessment using common syllabi provided by the School.

Requirements

• An earned bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in technology, engineering, or engineering technology; or a bachelor’s or higher degree directly related to the program’s discipline; required specialized certifications for the classes taught; and two years of related work experience.
• Alternatively, an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, required specialized certifications for the classes taught, and five years of related work experience.
• Alternatively, an earned associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution directly related to the program’s discipline, required specialized certifications for the classes taught, and three years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a technical or related field, or skilled trades journeyman on a path toward a bachelor’s degree. Preferred fields include electrical or mechanical engineering technology, electronics and computer engineering, industrial engineering, and automation.
• Positive, engaged, collaborative professional who works well independently and in teams.
• Ability to work effectively in an independent, creative, and proactive manner to complete projects and assignments.
• Student-centered approach with a clear vision of student-success strategies and their implementation.
• Five or more years of manufacturing electrical or mechanical work experience, or equivalent work or academic experience.
• Five or more years of experience with electrical engineering, electronics, automation, and controls (such as PLC, conveyance, robotics, or system integration), or equivalent work or academic experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning new skills, technologies, and related certifications, along with existing professional certifications such as SACA, OHSA, or NOCTI.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge successfully to others.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, engaging instruction using a mix of delivery methodologies.
• Provide students with timely and meaningful feedback regarding course mastery.
• Engage with students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum.
• Provide institutional support and community service.
• Promote student retention and successful course and degree completion.
• Support the college’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.
• Meet or exceed faculty performance and engagement expectations.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree