Education Department Chair

Ivy Tech Community College•Valparaiso, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage all elements of the Education Program—including Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education—in the Valparaiso campus Service Area. Responsibilities include enrollment management, program administration, instructional quality, and human resource management, while coordinating with academic and non-academic departments. Provide engaging instruction in varied delivery methods, give students timely and meaningful feedback on learning outcomes, support students outside class, contribute to institutional and community activities, and participate in retention and completion initiatives. Support the College’s mission and strategic plan and meet regional expectations for faculty performance and engagement. This is an in-person position at the Valparaiso Ivy Tech campus, with a start date of December 1, 2026. The position is a nine-month academic-year contract. The stated minimum salary for an F2 (Instructor) rank is $48,000–$55,000 for the nine-month contract. Summer teaching contracts may be available depending on enrollment, and additional chair compensation is available. Actual salary and rank depend on education and experience. The role includes teaching and curriculum development; student advising, monitoring, and retention support; professional development; community and business outreach; institutional service; enrollment analysis; program review and administration; and coordination of faculty recruitment, evaluation, and development. Ivy Tech offers a benefits package for full-time faculty and staff that includes health and wellness plans, retirement contributions, insurance and disability benefits, educational assistance, paid professional development, paid time off, parental and childbirth recovery leave, and other employee perks. The College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Requirements

Earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Education or a related field appropriate to the program.
A current or expired professional state teaching license or certification, or three years of elementary or secondary teaching experience.
Possess a Science of Reading credential or earn one within 12 months of hire.
Upload transcripts and/or certifications to be considered for the position.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned classes using appropriate pedagogy and technology in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain curriculum and course materials aligned with course objectives and program learning outcomes.
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other required documentation.
Manage a classroom environment that supports learning and complies with applicable safety standards and practices.
Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
Use Ivy Learn (Canvas) to support teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
Provide academic coaching and monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
Monitor and document student performance, use academic advising alerts, and coordinate interventions such as student communication, tutoring, academic supports, and referrals to college resources.
Maintain office and student engagement hours in accordance with regional expectations and faculty loading policy.
Promote and support student recruitment, retention, and program completion, including outreach through phone and electronic means.
Participate in professional development, training, relevant industry experience, self-study, and scholarly activities to maintain instructional, technical, and disciplinary knowledge.
Stay current in pedagogy and teaching-related digital and other technology.
Participate in community service and develop community, industry, and business contacts to advance college relationships in the service area.
Provide institutional support through committees, task forces, accreditation and grant-related projects, Career Link and Development activities, commencement, meetings, career services, and alumni activities.
Adhere to college and regional academic policies.
Review and analyze program data related to completion and retention, and lead action steps to improve retention.
Support development of student internships and other real-world learning experiences.
Ensure the quality of discipline-specific dual credit courses at local high schools.
Create course schedules that support student learning and access, consider Career Link needs, and maximize classroom and laboratory utilization.
Complete annual Program Review, including analysis of trend data and resources.
Engage with employers, economic sector experts, deans, vice presidents, and statewide curriculum committees as appropriate to maintain relevant, quality, market-driven curriculum.
Maintain administrative office hours in accordance with faculty loading guidelines.
Coordinate program advisory committees and ensure broad membership and participatory agendas.
Oversee instructional laboratory equipment purchases, maintenance, and supplies when applicable.
Coordinate recruitment, evaluation, and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs or designee.
Review and respond to faculty, staff, and student issues.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account and employer contribution.
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and orthodontia coverage.
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care.
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years.
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary, paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
Paid professional development opportunities.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess.
Flexible work arrangements where available.
Paid childbirth recovery leave of eight weeks.
Paid parental leave of four weeks.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and retail services.