Adjunct Pool Philosophy Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bailey (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Muskegon Community College is seeking qualified candidates for Adjunct Instructors. This part-time role allows you to teach courses at the main campus and extension centers and engage with diverse student populations.

The successful applicant will hold a Master's Degree or 18 credits in their discipline and have experience in a teaching role. Responsibilities include preparing lessons, grading assignments, and maintaining student engagement while fostering a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in the discipline or 18 credits in the specific discipline.
• Prefer teaching experience at the college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course, including day, night, and online courses.
• Establish an effective learning environment.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to student learning.
• Grade assignments meaningfully and in a timely manner.
• Provide educational assistance during office hours.
• Encourage student evaluation completion and use feedback.
• Maintain professional knowledge and compliance training.

Skills

Master's Degree or 18 credits in the discipline

Teaching experience at the college level

Ability to work with diverse populations

Experience with instructional technology

Job description

Job Description

Muskegon Community College is a center for lifelong learning that provides individuals the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs.

We are seeking qualified candidates for Adjunct Instructors. The Adjunct Instructor Pools allow applicants to be considered for future part‑time teaching positions. The pools are always open; however, this does not mean that a position is immediately available. Department chairs first view approved applicants and contact them if a need arises.

Required Skills

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

Responsibilities

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 maximizes 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 review after summary information available to assist in increasing student success.
7. Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements

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/SmellingWorking 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Job Information

Job Location: Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Position Type: Part-Time