Mortuary Science Faculty

Position: Mortuary Science Full-time Faculty
Job Title:

Mortuary Science Faculty

Location:

Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $45,000 - 9-Month Contract

Who We Are:

We are an open-access college that fuels Indiana's 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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 to facilitate teaching,

learning, assessment and communication.

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.

IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

1. Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's 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 Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech

Foundations).

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.

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.

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. Conducts all activities with appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

* A qualified faculty member in mortuary science meets all four of the following criteria:

1. Possesses an earned Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution or be able to obtain a Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution within 5 years of appointment to the faculty position; and

2. Hold a valid Indiana Funeral Director's license and

3. Is a…