Adjunct - Developmental English Instructor

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Summary & Qualifications:

Summary

This adjunct faculty member is passionate about teaching writing and engaging new college students. Writing instructors at NMC teach all levels of first-year writing (ENG 111, 111/11, 112, 112/12) and join other faculty in teaching an innovative curricula and embracing a team approach to teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners and will use Moodle, an e-learning platform, complement classroom instruction, and/or virtual instruction. Meeting deadlines, communicating proactively, and participating in college-wide assessment are crucial responsibilities. Instructional load may include teaching evenings.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, or Literature; or a Master’s degree in another discipline, plus 18 hours of graduate credit in English, Creative Writing, or Literature

• Experience Teaching developmental English

Preferred:

• Teaching experience with integrated computer classrooms, their applications to composition, teaching first year developmental writing students, and basic/developmental reading and writing

• Teaching experience using online or “livestream” instruction

• Expertise in rhetoric and composition, writing across the curriculum, integrated learning and learning communities, and flexible learning options

• Two or more years’ college-level composition teaching experience

• Experience using Moodle or another online management system to supplement classroom teaching

Essential Responsibilities

(Visit our website to see the NMC Adjunct Resource Guide for further details.)

Specifically, adjunct faculty have these responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Teaching Responsibilities

When teaching any courses including but not limited to online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid and face-to-face formats, the adjunct instructor will meet the responsibilities of adjunct faculty in the areas of Curriculum, Teaching Effectiveness, and Professional Qualities and Abilities. Adjunct faculty are encouraged to participate in Professional Development and in areas that Support of College and Community Initiatives.

Teaching Effectiveness

• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activities

• Uses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniques

• Listens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning process

• Uses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings

• Provides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in Moodle

• Maintains and regularly updates Moodle gradebook and/or other electronic grading systems

Faculty Professional Development

• Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization as time allows

Support of College, Community Initiatives

• Meets requirements for the adjunct review process

• Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Adjunct Faculty General Responsibilities

• Attend and comply with all HR required Faculty member training

• Report grades by college deadlines

• Keep accurate student academic records

• Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time

• Make reasonable accommodations as approved by Disability Support Services to meet students' needs in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA)

• Follow College policy on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• Respond to requests including, but not limited to Academic Chairs, Department Heads, committee chairs, and the Records Office in a timely and thorough manner

• Meet requirements of the Adjunct Performance Review Processs in a timely manner and with the intention of maintaining teaching effectiveness, professional development, and support of College/ community initiatives

• Assess student learning outcomes and make improvements based on the assessment results

• Develop and distribute course syllabi for each course taught to each student that follows the approved course syllabus criteria template

• Develop and maintain course outlines which are reviewed and approved annually by the faculty supervisor or her/his designee.

  • Timely completion of all Teaching Observations (see earlier explanations of requirements). A-1st year only)

  • Provide class time for the college's student feedback forms via Evaluation Kit or similar software forms if necessary to meet the colllege’s student response rate standard

Adjunct Faculty are encouraged to:

• Attend Commencement

• Attend Opening Conferences and other NMC employee meetings

• Attend the three NMC Professional Development Days per academic year

• Participate in activities designed to promote attainment of the College vision and its mission

Non-Teaching Responsibilities

• Complete college reporting requirements that are due after the conclusion of the instructional period

• Develop curriculum for their courses in preparation for the coming academic year

• Make a reasonable effort to participate in college and committee meetings

• Monitor and respond to college communications in a timely manner

Work Environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to effectively present lectures and information to students and discipline leadership in clear and understandable manner.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions due to travel between buildings and campuses. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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