Adjunct Faculty - Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology (PAET 110 & 202) bei Ivytech

Ivy Tech Community College - Columbus Campus - is recruiting for Part Time Faculty (referred to as Adjunct Faculty) to teach Precision Agriculture classes on Campus, face-to-face, in a classroom setting. Must be available during the daytime on Tuesdays from January 12- March 8. Instructor can be hired for either or both courses. PAET 202 meets in person from 8 - 11:50 am on Tuesdays and PAET 110 meets in person from 1-4:50 pm on Tuesdays.

Ivy Tech Community College - Columbus Campus - is recruiting for Part Time Faculty (referred to as Adjunct Faculty) to teach Precision Agriculture classes on Campus, face-to-face, in a classroom setting.  Must be available during the daytime on Tuesdays from January 12- March 8.  Instructor can be hired for either or both courses.  PAET 202 meets in person from 8 - 11:50 am on Tuesdays and PAET 110 meets in person from 1-4:50 pm on Tuesdays.

Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives. Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods. Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.  Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements. Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular). Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations. Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments. 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. Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction. Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

PAY RATE:

• $45.50 per contact hour

BENEFITS:

Adjunct Faculty may qualify for benefits including:

• Whole Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse and dependents (after 2 semesters of employment.)

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

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.

A qualified faculty member in Precision Agriculture Equipment Technology (PAET) meets the following criteria:

PAET 110 Precision Applicator Operations: 

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in the fields of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Precision Agriculture,  Agriculture Education, Agricultural Systems Management, Agronomy, 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 with how to correctly maintain and operate chemical application equipment, best practices for the utilization of applicator equipment.  This course prepares students for pesticide and fertilizer application control testing. Instructor will also have the ability to teach students how to:
  • Prepare for the commercial pesticide applicator license titled Category 1.
  • Prepare for the commercial fertilizer applicator license titled Category 14.
  • Utilize best practices for field navigation during chemical application
  • Demonstrate the ability to correctly operate chemical application equipment.
  • Identify major systems & components of application equipment.
  • Demonstrate ability to perform clean out procedures for spray application equipment.
  • Review Global Positioning Systems and usage on chemical application equipment.

PAET 202 Application Control: 

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in the fields of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Agriculture Education, Agricultural Systems Management, Agronomy, 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 with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control of fertilizer, pesticide and other chemical applications using variable rate technology. This course focus includes the use of precision monitoring systems with application of software and hardware to assist the operator in applying necessary chemicals. Instructor will also have the ability to teach students to:
  • Demonstrate the usage and functionality of rate controllers
  • Demonstrate the usage and functionality of overlap control
  • Identify pumps, valves, and solenoids
  • Demonstrate competency in the selection of sprayer nozzles
  • Identify different sensors on applicators
  • Demonstrate the ability to set-up application monitor for field use
  • Analyze the major components of both wet and dry applicators

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis.  Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.  

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.

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