[Hiring] Assistant Faculty Lead @Ivy Tech Community College

Role Description

The full-time assistant faculty lead is responsible for providing leadership within IvyOnline for online courses and programs within the assigned school. The assistant faculty lead is responsible for collaborating with the faculty lead and assisting with the development, coordination, staffing, evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and workforce alignment of online academic programs within the assigned school. The assistant faculty lead will work collaboratively with the faculty lead; educational technology and instructional design team; and campus chairs and the curriculum committee(s) to ensure effective course delivery.

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:

• Provide leadership for online course delivery at the College in collaboration with the faculty lead.
• Take initiative on special projects related to online delivery and teaching and learning as guided by the faculty lead.
• Coordinate the hiring and loading of faculty to teach online sections within their school and/or discipline area.
• Provide direct supervision and evaluation of adjunct faculty teaching online sections.
• Coordinate supervision and evaluation for full-time campus faculty in conjunction with campus program chairs or deans.
• Monitor instructor engagement for online courses and programs in their assigned curricular area(s).
• Coach online faculty not meeting commonly accepted engagement requirements when appropriate.
• Review and respond to faculty, staff, and student issues related to the delivery of online courses.
• Participate in appropriate statewide meetings (such as Curriculum Committees) in their assigned curricular area(s).
• Develop and implement professional development opportunities for IvyOnline faculty and assistant faculty leads, where applicable.
• Work with IvyOnline course schedulers to ensure appropriate courses are scheduled each term.
• Provide leadership and advocate for online courses and programs in their assigned curricular area(s) in conjunction with the faculty lead.
• Work with the faculty lead and instructional design team to bring new courses to IvyOnline as needed or as directed by the curriculum committee(s).
• All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed per ASOM 7.1 for at least one course within their assigned program/discipline.
• Must be experienced facilitating individual and group conflicts, and must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.
• Must have the ability and willingness to travel within the state for work and occasional out-of-state travel for appropriate professional development.
• Ability to promote a welcoming environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Benefits

• 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.
• Work‑Life 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.