Business Administration and Accounting Faculty: Department Chair

POSITION PURPOSE: Manage all elements of the designated academic program including enrollment management program administration instructional quality and human resource management ensuring coordination with academic and non-academic departments. 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 Colleges mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to regional expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

I. 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. Blackboard) to facilitate teaching learning assessment and communication.

II. 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 regional expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 07.02.00).

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

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.

IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

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.

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

V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

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.

Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).

Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.

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

Participate in career service and alumni activities.

Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

VI. ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Review and analyze program data as related to completion and retention.

Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention.

Support development of student internships and other real-work experiences to support the curriculum and student experiential learning.

Assure quality of discipline-specific dual credit courses within the local high schools. See ASOM 04.03.00 Credit Transfer Awarding/Dual Credit for listing of specific responsibilities.

Create course schedules conducive to student learning and student access in consideration of the needs of Corporate College; and maximizing utilization of existing classroom and laboratories.

VII. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Complete annual Program Review which includes analysis of trend data and resources.

As appropriate engage internally and externally with employers and other economic sector experts deans vice presidents and as a member of the statewide curriculum committee to ensure alignment of quality relevant and market-driven curriculum.

Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in ASOM 07.02.00 Faculty Job Descriptions and Loading.

Coordinate program advisory committees and assure broad-based membership and participatory agendas.

If applicable oversee equipment purchases and maintenance and supplies for instructional laboratories.

VIII. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Coordinate recruitment evaluation and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (or designee).

Review and respond to faculty staff and student issues.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction faculty credentials per ASOM 07.01.00 for Business Administration and/or Accounting academic leadership and management skills.

Business Administration:

A qualified faculty member in Business Administration meets the program standard through one of four routes:

1. Possesses an earned masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in business administration public administration management marketing or a business administration-related field as appropriate to the program; or

2. Possesses an earned related or out of field masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with documented 18 post-secondary semester hours or equivalent of courses beyond the introductory principle(s) level in business administration public administration management marketing or a business-administration-related field as appropriate to the program; or

3. Possesses an earned related or out-of-field masters 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 bachelors degree equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework CEUs vendor or military.

4. Possesses an earned bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution in business administration public administration management marketing or a business- administration-related field as appropriate to the program with documentation in two or more of the following:

a. Professional certification (national regional or state) in business related field (does not to include a teaching license or certificate)

b. Three years of in-field professional employment in a business-related field (teaching in the area is not considered in-field professional employment)

c. Documented evidence of teaching excellence including date of award

d. Documentation of research and publication in the field

e. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelors degree equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework CEUs vendor or military training.

Accounting:

A qualified faculty member in Accounting meets the program standard through one of five routes:

1. Possesses an earned masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in accounting; or

2. Possesses an earned related or out-of-field masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with documented 18 post-secondary semester hours or equivalent of courses in accounting beyond the introductory principle(s) level; or

3. Possesses an earned related or out-of-field masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with documentation in two or more of the following:

a. In-field professional certification (national regional or state)

b. Three years of in-field professional employment

c. Documented evidence of teaching excellence including date of award

d. Documentation of research and publication in the field

e. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelors degree equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework CEUs vendor or military; or

4. Possesses an earned bachelors degree in accounting from a regionally accredited institution with documentation in two or more of the following:

a. In-field professional certification (national regional or state)

b. Two years of in-field professional employment

c. Documented evidence of teaching excellence including date of award

d. Documentation of research and publication in the field

e. Documented relevant additional coursework beyond the bachelors degree equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework CEUs vendor or military.

5. Possesses and earned Bachelors degree in a related business field from a regionally accredited institution with an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred credentials are for both Business Administration and Accounting.

SALARY RANGE:

$47000 - $50000 (9-month contract)

Summer contracts would be additional and based on loading needs of 25%-100% contract.

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.