Job Title: Full-time Chemistry Faculty
Location: Indianapolis & Plainfield
Job Type: Full-time
Classification: F-2
Salary Range: $45,000 - $48,000/9 months contract (Based on experience)
Reports To: Sciences Department Chair
Supervision Given: None
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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.
About the Role:
As a Full-time Chemistry Faculty member, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in various delivery methods, ensuring student success through engagement both inside and outside the classroom. You will contribute to the College's strategic goals by supporting student retention, completion, and overall academic achievement. Your role will involve teaching, advising, and collaborating with the department and College on curriculum development, accreditation efforts, and community service.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Service Expectation
Demonstrate strong student advocacy and a positive, approachable attitude.
Identify and resolve student issues and concerns, going beyond surface solutions to understand root causes.
Foster an environment that values and supports all students
Instruction
Deliver engaging lessons using appropriate pedagogy and technology.
Utilize Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) for teaching, assessments, and communication.
Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and assignments.
Keep accurate student records, including grades and attendance, while ensuring a safe and well-maintained classroom/lab environment.
Retention and Student Success
Monitor student performance and provide timely interventions such as tutoring and academic support.
Maintain office hours and engage with students to support their academic success in accordance with regional expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
Contribute to student recruitment and retention efforts, using technology and outreach initiatives.
Professional Development
Engage in professional development activities to stay current in your field and improve instructional techniques.
Participate in scholarly activities and stay updated on advancements in pedagogy and technology.
Continuously develop knowledge in chemistry and other relevant fields.
Community Service
Participate in community outreach activities that help advance the College's relationships within its service area.
Attend and participate in student recognition ceremonies.
Institutional Support
Contribute to the College’s institutional goals by supporting curriculum development, accreditation, and committee activities.
Assist with college-wide activities such as commencement or department-specific events.
Advising
Provide academic advising during registration periods and as part of routine office hours.
Program Management
Support the Program Chair in activities related to program management and ensure smooth operation.
Other Functions
Assist in student recruitment and develop community/industry contacts.
Mentor adjunct faculty as needed.
Participate in any other duties related to the role as assigned.
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…