Adjunct Faculty- Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAIT)

Ivy Tech Community College; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision care plan

Counseling services

Retirement plan contributions

Fee remission for employees

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach AI-related courses as part-time, on a per-semester basis in Indiana. Responsibilities include delivering classes, developing course materials, and maintaining student records in line with FERPA and college policies.

Qualifications cover a range of paths to AAIT readiness, including master’s or bachelor’s degrees in IT or related fields, regional certifications, or documented IT teaching/excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in information technology or a related field as required for AAIT program standard
• Bachelor’s degree with documentation in two or more areas as appropriate to the program
• Professional certification in IT
• Two years of in-field IT employment
• Evidence of IT teaching excellence or research/publications beneficial
• 18 semester hours of IT coursework or equivalent education demonstrated through CEUs/training

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes per college policy and course objectives
• Uses technology to enhance instructional methods
• Develops/maintains outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials
• Maintains accurate student records and grades
• Engages with students to promote positive learning experiences
• Monitors and documents student performance and provides necessary interventions
• Interacts professionally and adheres to FERPA and college policies
• Implements emergency and safety procedures in classrooms/labs
• Performs other duties within program standards

Education

Master’s degree or higher in information technology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in information technology with documentation in two or more

Professional certification in the field

Two years of in-field professional employment

Research and publication in the field

Documentation of at least 18 semester hours of relevant IT coursework

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

CLASSIFICATION: Part Time

COMPENSATION: $47.35/contact hour

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.

Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.

Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.

Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).

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.

Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.

Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

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

Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAIT) Program Standard A qualified faculty member in Applied Artificial Intelligence Technologies (AAIT) meets the program standard through one of the following three routes:

• Possesses an earned master’s degree or higher in information technology, or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution
• Possesses an earned out-of-field master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in one or more of the following:
• Professional certification (national, regional, or state) in the field
• Two years of in-field professional employment
• Documented evidence of information technology teaching excellence, including the date of the award
• Documentation of research and publication in the field
• Documented completion of at least 18 semester hours of relevant information technology coursework, or equivalent subject‑matter education demonstrated through CEUs, vendor training, military training, or a combination thereof
• Possesses an earned bachelor’s degree in information technology, or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following:
• Professional certification (national, regional, or state) in the field
• Two years of in-field professional employment
• Documented evidence of information technology teaching excellence, including the date of the award
• Documentation of research and publication in the field
• Documented completion of at least 18 semester hours of relevant information technology coursework, or equivalent subject‑matter education demonstrated through CEUs, vendor training, military training, or a combination thereof

AAIT 110 - Artificial Intelligence Essentials Course Standard A qualified faculty member teaching AAIT 110 meets the course standard through one of the following three routes:

• Meets the program standard
• Holds a valid, AI-specific certification and holds an earned bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in information technology, or a related field, as appropriate to the program
• Possesses an earned out-of-field bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following:
• Professional certification (national, regional, or state) in the information technology field
• Four years of professional employment in the information technology field

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.