Adjunct Faculty - School of Information Technology; IvyOnline - Software Development

Position: Adjunct Faculty - School of Information Technology (IvyOnline) - Software Development
Online Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. This current opening has a hire date for Fall 2026. Online Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating an online learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of the provided single version course. Courses are taught completely online in primarily 8-week format.

The Ivy Online School of Information Technology requires candidate to be credentialed to teach one or more of the following courses. We are seeking online adjunct faculty to serve in one or more of the topical areas listed below:

* SDEV
155 Content Management Systems: CMS platforms (Word Press, Drupal, or similar), web asset management, site-building

* SDEV
160 Programming With Data: SQL/No

SQL databases, REST APIs, JSON/XML/CSV, ETL fundamentals

* SDEV
243 Software Resilience and Reliability: unit testing, exception handling, refactoring, configuration/package management

* SDEV
245 Security and Secure Coding: secure coding practices, vulnerability awareness, security testing

* SDEV
255 Web Application Development: full-stack development, client and server-side scripting, REST APIs, HTML/JavaScript for dynamic data-driven interfaces

* SDEV
265 Systems/Software Analysis and Projects: SDLC methodology, requirements analysis, project-based software design

* Industry certification in any one of the following programming languages: C++, C#, Java, or Python

In compliance with the College's Out of State Workers Policy, only candidates who will reside in and work from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio will be considered for this position.

Major Responsibilities:

* Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives. Ivy Online's minimum expectations for Online Adjunct Faculty are found in the Academic Support and Operations Manual, Policy 7.5.2. Online Adjunct Faculty are also encouraged to review and implement best practices from the online teaching best practices list.

* Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.

* Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.

* Engage with students proactively and regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.

* Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging online students with their learning.

* Interact with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines and expectations.

* Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.

* We are looking for a candidate who is committed to an environment where team members feel valued, respected and supported. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are seeking someone who is passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.

This 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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Faculty Lead or Assistant Faculty Lead

SUPERVISION GIVEN:
None

Minimum Qualifications:

Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process.

Official transcripts required upon hiring.

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 (see link below) for the specific area(s) of instruction.

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A qualified faculty member in Software Development (SDEV) meets the program standard through one of the following three routes:

* Possesses an earned master's degree or higher, from a regionally accredited institution, in information technology as appropriate to the program; or

* Possesses an earned related or out-of-field master's degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with documentation in two or more of the following:

* Professional certification (national, regional, or state) in the field

* Two years of in-field professional employment

* Documented evidence of information technology teaching excellence, including date of award

* Documentation of research and publication in the field

* Documented relevant additional information technology coursework beyond the bachelor's degree, equivalent to 18 semester hours or equivalent subject matter coursework, CEU's, vendor, or military.

* Possesses an earned bachelor's degree, from a regionally…