EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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:
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Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field; and
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Completed 18 graduate semester hours in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, and/or microbiology; and
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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:
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Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and
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Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience as a scientist, production manager or equivalent position,
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Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and
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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.
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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:
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Holds up-to-date American Society for Quality certifications: Certified Quality Improvement Associate and Certified Quality Process Analyst, and
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Meets the Biotechnology program standard.
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Holds up-to-date American Society for Quality certifications: Certified Quality Improvement Associate and Certified Quality Process Analyst, and
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Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
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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:
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Meets the Biotechnology program standard.
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Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and
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Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience as a scientist, production manager or equivalent position.
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Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and
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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.
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Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in life sciences or chemistry, and
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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:
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Meets the Biotechnology program standard.
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Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
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Has 5 or more years relevant industry experience in regulatory affairs in the biotechnology industry.
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Possesses an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, and
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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.