Faculty Fellow - Psychology

Ivy Tech Community College•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Faculty Fellow - Psychology provides quality, engaging instruction across delivery methods and formats; gives students timely, meaningful feedback on course and program learning outcomes; supports students outside class; contributes to community service and institutional initiatives; and participates in student retention and completion efforts. The role is intended to give recent master's or doctoral graduates meaningful teaching experience. Candidates must have less than two years or equivalent of full-time college-level teaching experience. The position is a one-academic-year contract, with the potential for a second academic-year contract, contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. An individual may serve for a maximum of two years per region. The anticipated start is the Spring 2027 semester (January 2027). Compensation is $48,000 for a nine-month contract; an additional summer contract may be available depending on enrollment. Full-time employee benefits are available, except retirement benefits and tuition assistance. The faculty fellow delivers assigned classes, prepares and maintains course materials and student records, supports program learning outcomes, and uses the Learning Management System to facilitate instruction and communication. The role also includes advising and monitoring assigned students, coordinating interventions and referrals, maintaining office and student engagement hours, and supporting recruitment, retention, and completion. The fellow participates in professional development and scholarly activities, stays current in pedagogy and instructional technology, builds community and industry relationships, and contributes to institutional work such as committees, accreditation, grant projects, meetings, commencement, and program management. Responsibilities are not exhaustive; other logically associated duties may be assigned. Work must comply with FERPA, applicable regulations, professional standards, and college and regional academic policies.

Requirements

Earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social psychology, or another professionally recognized psychology specialty; alternatively, an earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in any field plus 18 graduate semester hours in psychology-related courses, including statistics and/or research methodology.
Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
Less than two years or equivalent of full-time college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned classes using appropriate pedagogy and technology, in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and required documentation; manage a learning-conducive classroom in accordance with safety standards and practices.
Maintain a safe lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory, and maintenance, where applicable.
Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
Use a Learning Management System, such as Canvas, for teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
Coach and academically monitor assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, use academic advising alerts, and provide interventions, tutoring and other supports, and referrals to college resources.
Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and faculty loading policy.
Support student recruitment, retention, and program completion, including outreach by phone and electronic means.
Participate in professional development, scheduled training, relevant industry activities, and self-study to develop instructional and technical skills and maintain current field knowledge.
Participate in discipline-related scholarly activities as required by annual performance plans, certification, or licensure.
Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other teaching-related technology.
Participate in college community service and develop community, industry, and business contacts to advance college relationships.
Provide institutional support as requested, including committee and task-force work, accreditation projects, and grant-related projects.
Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
Participate in college-, campus-, departmental-, division-, and faculty-wide meetings.
Support the program or department chair in program management activities.
Adhere to college and regional academic policies, FERPA, applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.

Benefits

Full-time employee benefits, excluding retirement benefits and tuition assistance.
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account and employer contribution.
Dental coverage, including no-cost preventive services and orthodontia coverage.
Vision coverage with 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.
Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary, paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Paid professional development opportunities.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess.
Flexible work arrangements where available.
Paid childbirth recovery leave (eight weeks).
Paid parental leave (four weeks).
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and retail services.