Assistant Faculty Lead - Early Childhood Education, Education, English (IvyOnline)

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 are responsible to collaborate with the faculty lead and assist 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 collaborative with the faculty lead; educational technology and instructional design team; and campus chairs and the curriculum committee(s) to ensure effective course delivery.

Job Description

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 including, but not limited to, the implementation of best practices for online delivery, identification of quality delivery standards, and implementation of new educational technology used in the online classroom.
• 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).
• When appropriate, coach online faculty not meeting commonly accepted engagement requirements.
• 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, including regular communication with curriculum committees, program chairs, and other relevant stakeholders.
• 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) in their assigned curricular area(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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Faculty Lead for their assigned School

SUPERVISION GIVEN: Faculty teaching IvyOnline course sections

Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process.

Official transcripts required upon hiring.

Minimum 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.

Early Childhood Education Program Standard

A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or
• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and
• Possesses one of the following: Professional certification in the field; or two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.

Education Program Standard

A qualified faculty member in education meets both of the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or a related field appropriate to the program, and
• Has both of the following: Current or expired professional state teaching license/certification and at least three years of K-12 teaching experience.

English Discipline Standard

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

• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in English, or
• Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or courses related to the writing process.

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:

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

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit .

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

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.