Adjunct General Biology InstructorFood Technology

Muskegon Community College; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A reputable community college in Muskegon, Michigan is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Adjunct Biology Instructor. This position involves teaching, grading, and facilitating student learning in various formats. Applicants should possess a Master's degree in Biology or a related field and preferably have college-level teaching experience. The role supports educational opportunities and student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 18 credits in biology required.
• Prefer teaching experience at the college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course including day, night, and online classes.
• Establish an effective learning environment.
• Grade assignments promptly and provide educational assistance.

Skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Experience with instructional technology

Effective communication

Education

Master's Degree in Biology or related discipline

Job description

Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides a person the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs.

We are seeking qualified Adjunct Biology Instructor candidates for Fall 2024 - BIOL 109.

Please attach unofficial transcripts when applying.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Required Skills

Master's Degree in discipline or 18 credits in the specific discipline. Prefer teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work with various populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures. Experience with instructional technology preferred.

Responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning; committed to student recruitment, retention and success; assessment of learning, development of curriculum and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non-traditional methodology.

1. Teach assigned course which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time.

2. Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.

3. Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.

4. Grading assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.

5. Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.

6. Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then reviewed after summary information available to assist with increasing student success.

7. Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour.

8. Understand and teach principles of cooking in a commercial kitchen.

9. Instruct students on the principles of chemical, biological and physical food preparation, processing and production.

10. Understand and know food safety concerns, proper cleaning/sanitizing, work safety in a commercial kitchen.

11. Utilize tools/equipment, culinary math and different cooking techniques.

12. Laboratory/practical portion of the course is held at Kitchen 242 in downtown Muskegon.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:

Mental Demands:

☒ **** Detailed Work

☒ Student Contact

☒ Deadline oriented

☒ Problem Situations

☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands

☒ Emergency Situations

☒ Confidentiality

☐ On-call Availability

☒ Continual Interruptions

☒ Working Alone

☒ Faculty Contact

☒ Working with Others

Physical Demands:

☐ Standing & Walking

☒ Sitting

☒ Carrying

☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs. ☒ Up to 25 lbs. ☐ Up to 50 lbs. ☐ 80 + lbs.

☐ Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending

☐ Climb or Balance

☐ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

☐ Squatting

☐ Handle or Feel

☐ Reach with Hands and Arms

☒ Talking or hearing

☐ Tasting/Smelling

☐ Working Overhead

☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person

☒ Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions

☒ Ability to Adjust and Focus

Work Environment:

☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.

☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.

Required Experience

Qualifications:
Master's Degree in discipline or 18 credits in the specific discipline. Prefer teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work with various populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures. Experience with instructional technology preferred.

Responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning; committed to student recruitment, retention and success; assessment of learning, development of curriculum and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non-traditional methodology.

1. Teach assigned course which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time.

2. Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.

3. Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.

4. Grading assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.

5. Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.

6. Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then reviewed after summary information available to assist with increasing student success.

7. Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour.

8. Understand and teach principles of cooking in a commercial kitchen.

9. Instruct students on the principles of chemical, biological and physical food preparation, processing and production.

10. Understand and know food safety concerns, proper cleaning/sanitizing, work safety in a commercial kitchen.

11. Utilize tools/equipment, culinary math and different cooking techniques.

12. Laboratory/practical portion of the course is held at Kitchen 242 in downtown Muskegon.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:

Mental Demands:

☒ **** Detailed Work

☒ Student Contact

☒ Deadline oriented

☒ Problem Situations

☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands

☒ Emergency Situations

☒ Confidentiality

☐ On-call Availability

☒ Continual Interruptions

☒ Working Alone

☒ Faculty Contact

☒ Working with Others

Physical Demands:

☐ Standing & Walking

☒ Sitting

☒ Carrying

☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs. ☒ Up to 25 lbs. ☐ Up to 50 lbs. ☐ 80 + lbs.

☐ Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending

☐ Climb or Balance

☐ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

☐ Squatting

☐ Handle or Feel

☐ Reach with Hands and Arms

☒ Talking or hearing

☐ Tasting/Smelling

☐ Working Overhead

☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person

☒ Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions

☒ Ability to Adjust and Focus

Work Environment:

☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.

☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.