Full-Time Faculty- English

Ivy Tech Community College•South Bend, IN

6d•$50,000 - $53,000

About The Position

The Full-Time Faculty- English position provides quality, engaging instruction across delivery methods and formats within academic programs. The faculty member gives timely, meaningful feedback on student mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engages students outside class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; and contributes institutional support and community service. The role participates in student retention and completion initiatives, supports the College’s mission and strategic plan, and meets campus expectations for faculty performance and engagement. The position delivers assigned classes using appropriate pedagogy and technology, develops and maintains curriculum and course materials, maintains student records and a safe, productive classroom environment, and facilitates achievement of program learning outcomes. It uses the Learning Management System to support teaching, learning, assessment, and communication. The faculty member also coaches and monitors assigned advisees, tracks student progress, coordinates interventions and referrals, maintains required office and engagement hours, and supports recruitment, retention, and program completion. The role includes professional development and scholarly activity, maintaining current instructional and discipline-related knowledge, community and industry outreach, and institutional service. Institutional contributions may include committees, accreditation and grant projects, commencement, meetings, career and alumni activities, and program management support. Responsibilities must comply with FERPA, applicable regulations, college policies, and professional standards. Other related duties may be assigned. The position reports to a Program Chair or School Dean and supervises designated support staff. Compensation is $50,000–$53,000. Minimum qualifications include strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the instructional area and faculty credentials specified in the Academic Support and Operations Manual. For English, candidates must have either an earned master’s or higher degree in English from a regionally accredited institution, or an earned master’s or higher degree in any field plus 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or courses related to the writing process.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
Meet faculty credential requirements outlined in the Academic Support and Operations Manual, as applicable to the instructional area.
For English, possess an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in English; or possess an earned master’s or higher degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution plus 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or courses related to the writing process.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that support student learning and align with college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials aligned with course objectives and program learning outcomes.
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and required documentation; manage a classroom conducive to learning and compliant with safety standards.
Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
Use the Learning Management System to facilitate 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 throughout the semester, use academic advising alerts, provide interventions, and refer students to appropriate college resources.
Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and faculty loading policy.
Promote and assist with student recruitment, retention, and program completion, including outreach through phone and electronic means.
Participate in professional development, scholarly activities, and training to advance instructional, technical, and discipline-related knowledge.
Stay current in pedagogy and digital and other teaching technologies that support student learning.
Participate in college community service and develop community, industry, and business contacts to advance college relationships.
Provide institutional support through committees, task forces, accreditation and grant-related projects, as requested.
Support and engage with Ivy+ Careerlink and Ivy Tech Foundations.
Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
Participate in college-wide, campus-wide, departmental, divisional, and faculty meetings.
Participate in career service and alumni activities.
Support the program or department chair in program management activities.
Adhere to college and regional academic policies and comply with FERPA and other applicable requirements.
Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.

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 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 8 weeks.
Paid parental leave of 4 weeks.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services.