Full-Time Faculty – Criminal Justice and Legal & Paralegal Studies

Job Title: Full-Time Faculty Criminal Justice and Legal & Paralegal Studies
Location: Indianapolis Campus
Job Type: Full-time
Classification: F-3
Salary Range: $52000
Reports To: Paralegal Studies Program Chair


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.

The Position:

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within the Criminal Justice and Legal and Paralegal Studies 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 campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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.

• Support program/department chair in program management activities.

• Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

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.

Educational Requirements & Preferences:

• Must possess a Juris Doctor from a regionally accredited institution plus meet minimum credentialing standards outlined in ASOM 07.01.00 Faculty Credential Standards Academic Year 2024-2025 (see Minimum Qualifications).

• Preference for prior experience as a prosecutor or public defender to enrich both programs with real-world legal perspectives.

• Additional preference for experience as a paralegal or supervisory experience with paralegals.

Minimum Qualifications:

A qualified faculty member in Legal Studies possesses an earned Juris Doctor degree from a regionally accredited institution and has one of the following:

• Professional licensure in the field; or

• Two years of directly related work experience.

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 07.01.00 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.

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.