Adjunct Faculty – Software Development

ivytech; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Software Development on a part-time basis. The role involves delivering classes, leveraging technology to support learning, and maintaining student records under established syllabi.

The position emphasizes engaging with students, adapting lesson plans, and promoting inclusive learning environments within FERPA and college guidelines. Reports to the Department/Program Chair.

Qualifications

• A qualified faculty member meets the program standard through one of five routes.
• Ability to teach Software Development (SDEV) courses as appropriate to the program.
• Documentation of relevant coursework or experience in software development field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and related documentation.
• Engage with students regularly to ensure a positive learning experience.
• Promote an inclusive environment reflecting diverse student backgrounds.

Education

Master's degree or higher in software development, computer information systems, MIS, IT, CS or related field

Master's degree with 18 semester hours in related field

Master's degree with two or more of: professional certification, two years in-field employment, teaching excellence, research/publication, additional coursework beyond bachelor’s (18 sem. hrs)

Bachelor’s degree in software development, computer information systems, MIS, IT, CS or related field with relevant certifications/experience

Bachelor’s degree in software development, with documentation of two or more of: professional certification, two years IT experience, research/publication, additional coursework beyond bachelor’s (18 sem. hrs)

Earned out-of-field bachelor’s degree with documentation in two or more of: professional certification, four years IT employment, research/publication, additional coursework beyond bachelor’s (18 sem. hrs)

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – Software Development

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:

Software Development (SDEV) Program Standard:

A qualified faculty member in Software Development (SDEV) meets the program standard through one of five routes:

• Possesses an earned master’s degree or higher, from a regionally accredited institution, in software development, computer information systems, management information systems, information technology, computer science or a computer-related field as appropriate to the program; or
• 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 software development, computer information systems, management information systems, information technology, computer science or a computer-related field as appropriate to the program; or
• 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 certification (national, regional or state)
  • Two years of in-field professional employment
  • Documented evidence of teaching excellence, including date of award
  • Documentation of research and publication in the field
  • 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

Possesses an earned bachelor’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in software development, computer information systems, management information systems, information technology, computer science or a computer-related field as appropriate to the program, with documentation inone or more of the following:

• Professional certification (national, regional, or state) in the information technology field
• Two years of professional employment in the information technology field
• Documentation of research and publication in the field
• Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military.
• For only SDEV 120 - Computing Logic, SDEV 140 Intro to Software Development, or SDEV 153 Web Site Development,

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 employment in the information technology field
• Documentation of research and publication in the field
• Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU’s, vendor, or military.

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.

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.