Adjunct Faculty - Biotechnology/Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Biotechnology/Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Indianapolis Campus
Job Type: Part-time Adjunct
Classification: Part-time Adjunct
Salary Range: $48.67 per contact hour
Reports To: Dean SAMEAS

**All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript**

Who We Are:
We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indianas economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are higher education at the speed of life!

Our Values:
Empathy: We stand with our students partners and communities.
Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
Agility: We innovate iterate and transform.
Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

About the Role:

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within biotechnology and biopharmaceutical 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 cocurriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the Colleges mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement. Work closely with all teams in support of the Lilly Scholars program.

Key Responsibilities:

I. INSTRUCTION

1. 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.

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

3. 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.

4. Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.

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

6. Work with project directors and teams in support of the Lilly Scholars program ensuring labs are appropriately outfitted and programs are fully staffed.

7. Maintain labs ensuring equipment is functioning and safe for student learning activities.

8. Develop student learning activities and exercises pursuant to future careers in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

9. Assist in recruiting students to the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical programs and the Lilly Scholars program.

10. In collaboration with Lilly project directors assess equipment and program outcomes to support labs and curriculum upgrades and modification ensuring industry alignment.

11. Participate in statewide curriculum committee meetings standardizing curriculum and labs.

12. Work with dual credit and dual enrollment partners and internal K14 staff supporting labs curriculum student recruitment and secondary faculty credentialing.

13. Conduct summer workshops to credential faculty.

14. Participate in Discovery Days at local employers to recruit students into industry.

15. Other duties as assigned.

II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

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

2. 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.

3. 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).

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

III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. 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.

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

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

4. Stay current in technology and trends related to biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

5. Stay current and participate in automation and system integration technology as related to biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

6. Frequent visits to local manufacturing facilities and participation in externships to support industry alignment.

IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

1. Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the colleges relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.

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

V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

1. Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces projects related to college and program accreditations and grant related projects.

2. Support and engage with Ivy Career Link Ivy Tech Foundation other internal departments as needed.

3. Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.

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

5. Participate in career service and alumni activities.

6. Support program/department chair in program management activities.

7. Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

8. Support and participate in recruitment events with other internal stakeholders at local businesses.

The above 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.

Position Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.

Biotechnology Program Standard

A qualified faculty member in biotechnology meets all three of the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned masters or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in biology chemistry biochemistry biotechnology microbiology or a related field; and
• Completed 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology biochemistry molecular biology biotechnology and/or microbiology; and
• Has two or more years of experience in the field.

BIOTand 103 Course Standard:

A qualified faculty member teaching BIOT 101 102and/or103 meets the biotechnology program standard or both of the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned bachelors or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in life sciences or chemistry and
• Has5or more years relevant industry experience as a scientist production manager or equivalent position

or

• Possesses an earned bachelors or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in life sciences or chemistry and
• Has appropriate professional certification in the field. Certification can be obtained by completing a faculty credentialing workshop hosted by Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech faculty leading/instructing the workshop must have taught the course for Ivy Tech at least three times prior to running such a workshop.
• Has two or more years of experience in the field.

BIOT 104 Course Standard:

A qualified faculty member teaching BIOT 104 meetsone ofthefollowing criteria:

• Holds up-to-date American Society for Quality certifications: Certified Quality Improvement Associate and Certified Quality Process Analyst and
• Meets the Biotechnology program standard.

or

• Holds up-to-date American Society for Quality certifications: Certified Quality Improvement Associate and Certified Quality Process Analyst and
• Possesses an earned bachelors or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution and
• Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience in quality in the biotechnology industry.

BIOT 105 Course Standard:

A qualified faculty member teaching BIOT 105meets one of the following criteria:

• Meets the Biotechnology program standard.

or

• Possesses an earned bachelors or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in life sciences or chemistry and
• Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience as a scientist production manager or equivalent position.

or

• Possesses an earned bachelors or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in life sciences or chemistry and
• Has completed a faculty credentialing workshop hosted by Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech faculty teaching the workshop must have taught the course for Ivy Tech at least three times prior to running such a workshop.

or

• Possesses an earned bachelors or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in life sciences or chemistry and
• Has an appropriate certification that includes completing the three approved classes in the Pathway for Patient Health Quality Science Education (Global Regulatory and Legal Requirements of Quality Product Development and Validation Risk and Failure Analysis).

BIOTand 218 Course Standard:

A qualified faculty member teaching BIOTand/or 218meets one of the two following criteria:

• Meets the Biotechnology program standard.

or

• Possesses an earned bachelors or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution and
• Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience in regulatory affairs in the biotechnology industry.

or

• Possesses an earned bachelors or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution and
• Holds current certification through the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society or other appropriate professional organization.

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.

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 Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.