Adjunct Faculty - Agriculture (IvyOnline) Ivy Tech Community College - 4.0 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Part-time 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Employee assistance program Retirement plan Qualifications Grade entry Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering Gradebook management Bachelor's degree in horticulture Student record keeping Educational technology integration Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Mid-level Online learning environment experience Horticulture University course instructional design Online training platform teaching experience Agriculture Animal Sciences Agricultural Engineering Agriculture Associate's degree 2 years Teaching Student assessment Full Job Description Online Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Online Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating an online learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of the provided single version master course. Courses are taught completely online in primarily 8-week (rarely 16-week) format. In compliance with the College's Out of State Workers Policy, only candidates who plan to reside in and work from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio will be considered for this position.

Major Responsibilities:

Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives. IvyOnline's minimum expectations for Online Adjunct Faculty are found in the Academic Support and Operations Manual, Policy 7.5.2. Online Adjunct Faculty are also encouraged to review and implement best practices from the online teaching best practices list. Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods. Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements. Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College. Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging online students with their learning. Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations. Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment. Must be committed to an environment where team members feel valued, respected and supported. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Must be passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Faculty Lead or Assistant Faculty Lead

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None Minimum Qualifications:

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in

ASOM 7.1

(see link below) for the specific area(s) of instruction.

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//my.ivytech.edu/policy?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=02a23ff793f3f650f9dbf5ba6aba1076 A qualified faculty member in Agriculture meets the School of Technology criteria: A qualified faculty member in Agriculture meets the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science criteria: 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 Course Outline 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Online Teaching Experience Other Requirements:

Selected candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome. Official transcripts required upon hiring. Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees.

These benefits include:

Health & Wellness Access to a comprehensive vision care 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 Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits. Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.