Faculty Agriculture

Instruction: Deliver assigned classes in accordance with college loading policy and course objectives. Develop and maintain course outlines syllabi lesson plans assignments tests and other course materials. Maintain student records attendance grades and other documentation as required. Maintain a safe quality classroom/ lab including equipment supplies inventory and maintenance.

Professional Development: Participates in professional development or other activities that may include in-services courses or seminars to advance instructional and technical skills as well as knowledge within the field of study.

Community Service: Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the colleges relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school.

Institutional Support: Provide institutional support as expected by college administration that may include curriculum development classroom management accreditation efforts committee and task force assignments attendance at commencement or other activities that are college-wide or specific to the school/department of the faculty member.

Advising: Provide student advising support as expected by college administration that may include assistance during pre-and regular registration periods and during posted office hours.

Program Management: Maintain office hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in the Academic Support Operations Manual (ASOM). Support Program Chair in program management activities. May require supervision of Farm Lab Technician.

Other Functions: Assist in the recruitment of students. Develop community/industry contacts.

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

Compensation $50000 based on 9-month contract. Summer contracts and overloads available based on enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications: A qualified faculty member in Agriculture meets the School of Technology criteria:
1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in the fields of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Agriculture Education Agricultural Economics Agricultural Systems Management Agronomy Animal Science Botany Horticulture or Plant Science; or
2. Possesses a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education appropriate to course objectives and directly linked to credentials certifications and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR) or
3. Possesses an earned associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution directly related to the programs discipline and has two years of directly related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree preferred. Strong working knowledge of Agronomy and Precision Ag tools and principles. Commercial pesticide application license and a Part 107 license or willingness to attain both.

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.