Full-Time IT Faculty (Cybersecurity)

ivytech; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer assignment opportunities

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Gary, Indiana, invites applications for a full-time faculty position focused on information technology instruction for a 9-month academic year. You will deliver engaging classes, align curricula with program outcomes, assess student learning, and maintain records using IvyLearn.

You will support student retention, participate in professional development, engage with community and college initiatives, and assist with program accreditation and college policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in information technology or related field.
• Documentation of two+ years in information technology teaching or related experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence or professional certification in IT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology aligned with course objectives and program outcomes.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting materials.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades and documentation.
• Use Learning Management System (IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• Provide academic coaching and monitoring to advisees in partnership with academic advising staff.
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Student support

Curriculum development

LMS proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in information technology

Master’s degree in related field with IT documentation

Tools

IvyLearn

Job description

General purpose and scope of the position:

• Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes
• Engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum
• Provide institutional support and community service
• Participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives
• Support the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Primary Location: Gary

Major Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTION

Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.

Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.

Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.

Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.

Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.

Use Learning Management System (e.g. IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.

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

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.

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.

Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).

Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.

Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.

Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school/college.

Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditation's, and grant-related projects.

Support and engage with Workforce Alignment and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).

Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.

Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/school/faculty meetings.

Participate in career service and alumni activities.

Support program/department chair in program management activities.

Adhere to college and campus academic policies.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Compensation: Pay- $50,000 - 55,000 per 9-month Academic Year with additional possible compensation opportunities (e.g. Summer Assignment, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possesses an earned master's degree or higher, from a regionally accredited institution, in information technology 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:

1. Professional certification (national, regional, or state) in the information technology field
2. Two years of in-field professional employment
3. Documented evidence of information technology teaching excellence including date of award
4. Documentation of research and publication in the field
5. Documented relevant additional information technology course work beyond the bachelor's degree, equivalent to 18 semester