Adjunct Faculty – Entrepreneurship

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Entrepreneurship in Indianapolis. This part-time role requires fostering a learning-focused environment, delivering instruction per syllabus, and using available technology to enhance student outcomes.

The position supports the entrepreneurship program with a focus on engaging students, maintaining records, and adapting lessons while upholding FERPA and college policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum three documented years of entrepreneurial and/or intrapreneurial experience
• Master’s or higher degree or bachelor’s with applicable coursework or certifications
• RISE training completed and ability to promote inclusive learning environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes in accordance with college policy and course objectives
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional methods
• Maintain accurate student records and grades
• Engage with students regularly to promote positive learning experiences
• Develop and implement teaching strategies to engage diverse learners
• Interact professionally with students and colleagues as per college policies
• Maintain a safe educational environment
• Ensure environment reflects diverse backgrounds of students and staff

Education

Master’s degree or higher in entrepreneurship, business administration, management, marketing, or related field

Bachelor’s degree with related coursework or certifications in entrepreneurship/ business

RISE training completed

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – Entrepreneurship
Location: Indianapolis
Job Type: Part-time
Classification: Adjunct faculty
Salary Range: $48.67 Per Contact Hour
Reports To: Department/Program Chair

Who We Are:

Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values:

• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana

About the Role:

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• 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 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 educational environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Entrepreneurship Program Standard:

A qualified faculty member in the Entrepreneur Program meets the program standard with a minimum of three documented years of entrepreneurial (one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business or enterprise - provide Articles of Incorporation) and/or intrapreneurial (an individual who develops new enterprises within the corporation – provide resume with details) experience, completion of the initial RISE training, and meets one of the following:

1. Possesses an earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in entrepreneurship, business administration, management, marketing, or a business-related field as appropriate to the program; or
2. Possesses an earned related or out-of-field master’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with documented 18 semester hours or equivalent of courses beyond the introductory principle(s) level in entrepreneurship, business administration, management, marketing, or a business-administration-related field as appropriate to the program; or
3. Possesses an earned related or out-of-field master’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following:

• a. Professional, field related certification (national, regional, or state)
• b. Two or more additional documented years of entrepreneurial and/or intrapreneurial experience;
• c. Documentation of research and publication in the field; or
• d. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military;

or

1. Possesses an earned bachelor’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in entrepreneurship, business administration, management, marketing, or a business- administration-related field as appropriate to the program, with documentation in one of the following:

• a. Professional, field related certification (national, regional, or state)
• b. Two or more additional documented years of entrepreneurial and/or intrapreneurial experience;
• c. Documentation of research and publication in the field; or
• d. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military.

Important Note: RISE training is one week in-person training and considered the last step of the credentialing process. This will be set up by Ivy Tech Community College if not already completed prior to hiring.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

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.