Ivy Tech
Adjunct Faculty - Biotechnology/Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Ivy Tech, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46201
Adjunct Faculty - Biotechnology/Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within biotechnology and biopharmaceutical 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 cocurriculum; 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 campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement. Work closely with all teams in support of the Lilly Scholars program. Key Responsibilities: 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. Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication. 6. Work with project directors and teams in support of the Lilly Scholars program ensuring labs are appropriately outfitted and programs are fully staffed. 7. Maintain labs ensuring equipment is functioning and safe for student learning activities. 8. Develop student learning activities and exercises pursuant to future careers in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. 9. Assist in recruiting students to the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical programs and the Lilly Scholars program. 10. In collaboration with Lilly project directors assess equipment and program outcomes to support labs and curriculum upgrades and modification ensuring industry alignment. 11. Participate in statewide curriculum committee meetings standardizing curriculum and labs. 12. Work with dual credit and dual enrollment partners and internal K14 staff supporting labs, curriculum, student recruitment, and secondary faculty credentialing. 13. Conduct summer workshops to credential faculty. 14. Participate in "Discovery Days" at local employers to recruit students into industry. 15. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: 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. Biotechnology Program Standard: A qualified faculty member in biotechnology meets all three of the following criteria: Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field; and Completed 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and/or microbiology; and Has two or more years of experience in the field. BIOT 100,101, 102, and 103 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching BIOT 101, 102, and/or 103 meets the biotechnology program standard or both of the following criteria: Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience as a scientist, production manager or equivalent position, or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and Has appropriate professional certification in the field. Certification can be obtained by completing a faculty credentialing workshop hosted by Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech faculty leading/instructing the workshop must have taught the course for Ivy Tech at least three times prior to running such a workshop. Has two or more years of experience in the field. BIOT 104 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching BIOT 104 meets one of the following criteria: Holds up-to-date American Society for Quality certifications: Certified Quality Improvement Associate and Certified Quality Process Analyst, and Meets the Biotechnology program standard. or Holds up-to-date American Society for Quality certifications: Certified Quality Improvement Associate and Certified Quality Process Analyst, and Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience in quality in the biotechnology industry. BIOT 105 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching BIOT 105 meets one of the following criteria: Meets the Biotechnology program standard. or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience as a scientist, production manager or equivalent position. or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and Has completed a faculty credentialing workshop hosted by Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech faculty teaching the workshop must have taught the course for Ivy Tech at least three times prior to running such a workshop. or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and Has an appropriate certification that includes completing the three approved classes in the Pathway for Patient Health Quality Science Education (Global Regulatory and Legal Requirements of Quality, Product Development and Validation, Risk and Failure Analysis). BIOT 214, 215, 216, and 218 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching BIOT 214, 215, 216, and/or 218 meets one of the two following criteria: Meets the Biotechnology program standard. or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience in regulatory affairs in the biotechnology industry. or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and Holds current certification through the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society or other appropriate professional organization. Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued. Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity 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.
Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within biotechnology and biopharmaceutical 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 cocurriculum; 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 campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement. Work closely with all teams in support of the Lilly Scholars program. Key Responsibilities: 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. Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication. 6. Work with project directors and teams in support of the Lilly Scholars program ensuring labs are appropriately outfitted and programs are fully staffed. 7. Maintain labs ensuring equipment is functioning and safe for student learning activities. 8. Develop student learning activities and exercises pursuant to future careers in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. 9. Assist in recruiting students to the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical programs and the Lilly Scholars program. 10. In collaboration with Lilly project directors assess equipment and program outcomes to support labs and curriculum upgrades and modification ensuring industry alignment. 11. Participate in statewide curriculum committee meetings standardizing curriculum and labs. 12. Work with dual credit and dual enrollment partners and internal K14 staff supporting labs, curriculum, student recruitment, and secondary faculty credentialing. 13. Conduct summer workshops to credential faculty. 14. Participate in "Discovery Days" at local employers to recruit students into industry. 15. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: 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. Biotechnology Program Standard: A qualified faculty member in biotechnology meets all three of the following criteria: Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field; and Completed 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and/or microbiology; and Has two or more years of experience in the field. BIOT 100,101, 102, and 103 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching BIOT 101, 102, and/or 103 meets the biotechnology program standard or both of the following criteria: Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience as a scientist, production manager or equivalent position, or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and Has appropriate professional certification in the field. Certification can be obtained by completing a faculty credentialing workshop hosted by Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech faculty leading/instructing the workshop must have taught the course for Ivy Tech at least three times prior to running such a workshop. Has two or more years of experience in the field. BIOT 104 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching BIOT 104 meets one of the following criteria: Holds up-to-date American Society for Quality certifications: Certified Quality Improvement Associate and Certified Quality Process Analyst, and Meets the Biotechnology program standard. or Holds up-to-date American Society for Quality certifications: Certified Quality Improvement Associate and Certified Quality Process Analyst, and Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience in quality in the biotechnology industry. BIOT 105 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching BIOT 105 meets one of the following criteria: Meets the Biotechnology program standard. or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience as a scientist, production manager or equivalent position. or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and Has completed a faculty credentialing workshop hosted by Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech faculty teaching the workshop must have taught the course for Ivy Tech at least three times prior to running such a workshop. or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and Has an appropriate certification that includes completing the three approved classes in the Pathway for Patient Health Quality Science Education (Global Regulatory and Legal Requirements of Quality, Product Development and Validation, Risk and Failure Analysis). BIOT 214, 215, 216, and 218 Course Standard: A qualified faculty member teaching BIOT 214, 215, 216, and/or 218 meets one of the two following criteria: Meets the Biotechnology program standard. or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience in regulatory affairs in the biotechnology industry. or Possesses an earned bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and Holds current certification through the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society or other appropriate professional organization. Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued. Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity 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.