Faculty - Psychology

Major Responsibilities:

● Deliver high-quality instruction that promotes student success while teaching assigned psychology courses in accordance with Ivy Tech curriculum, course outcomes, and College policies.

● Foster an engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment by implementing evidence-based teaching strategies that encourage critical thinking, active participation, and academic achievement.

● Leverage instructional technology and innovative teaching practices to enhance learning, improve student engagement, and support multiple learning modalities.

● Develop, adapt, and assess course materials, assignments, examinations, and other instructional resources to meet course objectives and student needs.

● Maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, grades, student progress, and other required documentation in accordance with College policies.

● Build meaningful relationships with students through proactive communication, academic advising, mentoring, and timely feedback that supports persistence, retention, and completion.

● Collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, and administrators to advance departmental initiatives, support student success, and contribute to a positive and collegial workplace culture.

● Actively engage in the life of the College by participating in departmental and campus initiatives, serving on committees, supporting student organizations and events, and fostering partnerships that strengthen connections between the College and the local community.

● Maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming educational environment that supports learning and reflects the mission and values of Ivy Tech Community College.

A qualified faculty member in psychology meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:

● Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social psychology, or any other professionally recognized specialty in psychology, or

● Possesses an earned master's or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in psychology-related courses, including a course in statistics and/or research methodology.

Required Competencies:

● Experience teaching psychology or related courses at the post-secondary level, preferably in a community college setting.

● Demonstrated proficiency using a learning management system (e.g., Canvas) to deliver instruction, communicate with students, assess learning, and manage course content.

● Experience using web conferencing and virtual instruction platforms (e.g., Zoom) to facilitate synchronous online meetings, office hours, and remote instruction.

● Strong technology skills with the ability to effectively integrate instructional technologies into both face-to-face and online learning environments.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated commitment to student engagement and success.

● Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or synchronous virtual environments, is preferred.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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

• 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

• 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)