Faculty Communication

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.

• Ensure knowledge of and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms labs and all learning environments.

• Teach and coordinate Student Success courses.

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 colleges 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 accreditations 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.

Requirements:

Please upload a copy of your graduate transcripts in order to be considered for this position.

A qualified faculty member in communication meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

Possesses an earned masters or higher degree in speech or communication from a regionally accredited institution; or

Possesses an earned masters or higher degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in speech or communication from a regionally accredited institution.

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks including criminal history check and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Salary:

The minimum salary for this position at an F-2 rank is $43000 for the 9-month academic year. Summer contracts may also be available dependent on enrollment. Salary and rank will depend on education and experience.

Benefits Offered:

No waiting period to enroll in benefits.

Employer contribution to retirement plan.

Excellent benefits including voluntary benefits: medical dental vision retirement life insurance spouse/child life insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance identity theft protection accidental injury and illness and more!

Paid time off: faculty release days sick volunteer bereavement.

Paid holidays: 9 paid holidays plus school breaks

Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee spouse and qualifying dependents.

Professional Development opportunities.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being growth and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions legal consultations financial planning consultations and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees spouses and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate graduate and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

WorkLife Balance

• Generous paid time off including vacation sick leave holidays and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships transportation and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health your family and your futurebecause when our employees thrive our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

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.