Adjunct Faculty - Entrepreneurship

ivytech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the Entrepreneurship program. This part-time role involves delivering classes, using technology to enhance instruction, and adapting materials to meet course objectives.

The position emphasizes student engagement, inclusive teaching practices, and maintaining accurate records within FERPA and college guidelines. Flexible scheduling is typical per semester.

Qualifications

• Requires graduate-level degree in entrepreneurship or business-related field; program-related credentials preferred.
• Diverse professional experience in entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship can satisfy the degree requirements.
• Candidates may present evidence of research/publications or CEU coursework.
• If only a bachelor\'s degree is held, demonstrated professional certifications or significant related experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes in accordance with college policy and course objectives.
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Modify lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials as appropriate; maintain accurate records.
• Engage with students regularly to provide meaningful learning experiences.
• Demonstrate teaching strategies that engage students and promote learning.
• Interact professionally with students and colleagues and comply with college policies.
• Maintain a safe, high-quality educational environment.
• Promote an inclusive environment reflecting diverse backgrounds.

Education

Master's degree or higher in entrepreneurship, business administration, management, marketing, or a business-related field as appropriate to the program

Master's degree in related/out-of-field with 18 semester hours in entrepreneurship, business administration, management, marketing or related field

Master's degree in related/out-of-field with documentation in two or more of: professional certification, entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial experience, research publications, or CEU coursework

Bachelor's degree in entrepreneurship, business administration, management, marketing or related field with documentation in cert, experience, publications, or 18 semester hours of coursework

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:
   • Professional, field related certification (national, regional, or state)
   • Two or more additional documented years of entrepreneurial and/or intrapreneurial experience;
   • Documentation of research and publication in the field; or
   • Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor's degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU's, vendor, or
4. 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:
   • Professional, field related certification (national, regional, or state)
   • Two or more additional documented years of entrepreneurial and/or intrapreneurial experience;
   • Documentation of research and publication in the field; or
   • Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor's degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU's, vendor, or