Faculty - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
- Indianapolis, IN
- $43,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 scholarly activities that may include in-service, 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 college's 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 Policies and Procedures Manual (APPM).
- Support Program Chair in program management activities.
- Other Functions:
- Assist in the recruitment of students.
- Develop community/industry contacts.
- Participate in student recognition ceremonies.
- Maintain budget requirements
- Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.
- Develop and deliver high-quality courses in mechanical engineering at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. This includes preparing course materials, delivering lectures, conducting labs, and assessing student learning.
- Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and revision of the mechanical engineering curriculum to ensure it remains current, relevant, and aligned with industry trends and best practices.
- Ability to provide academic and career guidance to students, including advising on course selection, research opportunities, and career paths in mechanical engineering. Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and industry partners.
- A MS. in Mechanical Engineering (PhD preferred) or a related field from an ABET accredited institution.
- A qualified faculty member in Design Technology meets both of the following criteria:
- Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in technology, engineering, mechanical engineering technology, mechanical engineering;
- One of the following: 1) Professional certification in the field; 2) Two years of directly related work experience.
- Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies (computers and CADD) appropriate to area of instruction.