Faculty - Agriculture

Ivy Tech Community College•Lafayette, IN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide instruction (classes, labs, & clinicals) within specific programs; assist academic administrators with curriculum development, student advising, program enrollment; provide institutional support and community service. Fully supports the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives. Instruction: Deliver assigned classes in accordance with college loading policy and course objectives. Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials. Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance. Professional Development: Participates in professional development or other activities that may include in-services, courses, or seminars to advance instructional and technical skills as well as knowledge within the field of study. Community Service: Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school. Institutional Support: Provide institutional support as expected by college administration that may include curriculum development, classroom management, accreditation efforts, committee and task force assignments, attendance at commencement or other activities that are college-wide or specific to the school/department of the faculty member. Advising: Provide student advising support as expected by college administration that may include assistance during pre-and regular registration periods and during posted office hours. Program Management: Maintain office hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in the Academic Support Operations Manual (ASOM). Support Program Chair in program management activities. May require supervision of Farm Lab Technician. Other Functions: Assist in the recruitment of students. Develop community/industry contacts. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Requirements

Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in the fields of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Agriculture Education, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Systems Management, Agronomy, Animal Science, Botany, Horticulture, or Plant Science; or
Possesses a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education appropriate to course objectives and directly linked to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR), or
Possesses an earned associate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution directly related to the program’s discipline, and has two years of directly related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Strong working knowledge of Agronomy and Precision Ag tools and principles.
Commercial pesticide application license and a Part 107 license, or willingness to attain both.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned classes in accordance with college loading policy and course objectives.
Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance.
Participates in professional development or other activities that may include in-services, courses, or seminars to advance instructional and technical skills as well as knowledge within the field of study.
Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school.
Provide institutional support as expected by college administration that may include curriculum development, classroom management, accreditation efforts, committee and task force assignments, attendance at commencement or other activities that are college-wide or specific to the school/department of the faculty member.
Provide student advising support as expected by college administration that may include assistance during pre-and regular registration periods and during posted office hours.
Maintain office hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in the Academic Support Operations Manual (ASOM).
Support Program Chair in program management activities.
May require supervision of Farm Lab Technician.
Assist in the recruitment of students.
Develop community/industry contacts.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision 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
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
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services