What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agriculture Full-Time Faculty/Program Chair position at Ivy Tech Community College?
POSITION PURPOSE: Has responsibility for two or more programs, campuses or academic initiatives. Manage all elements of the designated academic programs, including enrollment management, program administration, instructional quality, and human resource management ensuring coordination with academic and non-academic departments. Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific 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 College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to regional expectations of faculty performance and engagement.
IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH
V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
VI. ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
VII. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Coordinate recruitment, evaluation, and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (or designee). Review and respond to faculty, staff and student issues.
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 (e.g. Blackboard) 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.
Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with regional 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.
III. 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.
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 the service area as appropriate in the department and division.
V. 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 campus administration. Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings. Participate in career service and alumni activities. Adhere to college and campus academic policies.
VI. ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Review and analyze program data as related to completion and retention. Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention. Support development of student internships and other real-work experiences to support the curriculum and student experiential learning. Assure quality of discipline-specific dual credit courses within the local high schools. See ASOM 4.3 – Credit Transfer Awarding/Dual Credit for listing of specific responsibilities. Create course schedules conducive to student learning and student access, in consideration of the needs of Corporate College; and maximizing utilization of existing classrooms and laboratories.
VII. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Complete annual Program Review, which includes analysis of trend data and resources. As appropriate, engage internally and externally with employers and other economic sector experts, deans, vice presidents, and as a member of the statewide curriculum committee to ensure alignment of quality, relevant, and market-driven curriculum. Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in ASOM 7.2 – Faculty Job Descriptions and Loading. Coordinate program advisory committees and assure broad-based membership and participatory agendas. If applicable, oversee equipment purchases and maintenance and supplies for instructional laboratories.
VIII. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Coordinate recruitment, evaluation, and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (or designee). Review and respond to faculty, staff and student issues.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM Number 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.
A qualified faculty member in Agriculture meets the School of Technology criteria:
A qualified faculty member in Agriculture meets the School of Technology criteria:
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
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 Course Outline of Record (COR), or
Possesses an earned associate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution directly related to the program’s discipline and has two years of directly related work experience.
AGRI 110 Course Standard
A qualified faculty member teaching Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in Agricultural Economics, or Agriculture Education or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
AGRI 111 Course Standard
A qualified faculty member teaching Crop Production possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in Agronomy, or Agriculture Education.
AGRI 112 Course Standard
A qualified faculty member teaching Fundamentals of Horticulture possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in Horticulture, or Agriculture Education.
AGRI 113 Course Standard
A qualified faculty member teaching Animal Agriculture possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in Animal Science, or Agriculture Education.
AGRI 114 Course Standard
A qualified faculty member teaching Introduction to Agricultural Systems possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in the fields of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Agricultural Systems, Management, Agronomy, Animal Science or Agricultural Economics, or Agriculture Education.
AGRI 209 Course Standard
A qualified faculty member teaching Agricultural Commodity Marketing meets the course standard through one of two routes:
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, Plant Science, or other agriculture related discipline; or
Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution and holds a Series 3 commodity futures broker license from NASD.
AGRI 210 Course Standard
A qualified faculty member teaching Management Methods for Agricultural Business possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in Agricultural Economics, or Agriculture Education or a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Official Transcripts are required at time of hire, to be sent directly from issuing institution to the Office of Human Resources, sealed.
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 College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
