Full-Time Welding Faculty

Ivy Tech Community College•East Chicago, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position involves providing quality and engaging instruction across various delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs. Key responsibilities include offering timely and meaningful feedback to students, engaging with students outside of class to support the curriculum, providing institutional support and community service, and actively participating in student retention and completion initiatives. The faculty member is expected to support the College’s mission and strategic plan, conforming to campus expectations for performance and engagement.

Requirements

Meet one of three pathways: Option 1: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Welding, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field, related industry certification(s), and 2 years directly related work experience. Option 2: Bachelor’s degree (any field), related industry certifications, and 5 years directly related work experience. Option 3: Associate degree (directly related field), related industry certifications, and 3 years directly related work experience.
If lacking an associate's degree but having 3 or more years of directly related work experience, willingness to obtain an associate's degree within 4 years of starting employment using educational benefits offered by Ivy Tech Community College.
Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
Use Learning Management System (e.g. IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.
Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
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/college.
Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school.
Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditation's, and grant-related projects.
Support and engage with Workforce Alignment and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.
Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/school/faculty meetings.
Participate in career service and alumni activities.
Support program/department chair in program management activities.
Adhere to college and campus academic policies.
Coordinate related activities with other academic and non-academic departments.
Maintain office hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in the Academic Policies and Procedures Manual (APPM).
Coordinate advisory committee development and functions.
Review and develop curriculum within statewide guidelines.
Oversee classroom, lab, equipment, supplies, inventory, and maintenance.
Develop long and short-range plans for program.
Follow budgetary guidelines.
In coordination with Human Resources recruit, evaluate, and develop full-time and adjunct faculty.
Review and respond to faculty and student issues.

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