Instrumentation Adjunct Instructor

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

Job summary

Delta College in Midland, Michigan, is seeking a Part-time Instructor for all semesters. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while effectively teaching a diverse student population. The role involves delivering content in both classroom and hands-on lab settings, developing course materials, and fostering an effective learning environment. Required qualifications include five years of experience in Industrial Process Instrumentation and an Associate's degree or equivalent Journeyman’s Card. Position will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience in Industrial Process Instrumentation.
• Associate’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent Journeyman’s Card.

Responsibilities

• Establish and promote an effective learning environment.
• Deliver course content in classroom and hands-on lab settings.
• Develop and write course content including outcomes and objectives.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Understanding of a diverse student population

Ability to teach in a variety of formats

Understanding of ADA requirements

Education

Associates degree in a related technical field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Email

Internet-based resources

Common Office software

Job description

Part‑time instructor, Mon – Fri for all semesters (Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer)

Position Summary

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in student, faculty and staff.

Delta College is seeking instructors committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. Candidates for adjunct instructor positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people’s lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals and approach academic excellence with equity as a moral imperative.

Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. They should be able to deliver course content in a classroom setting as well as in a hands‑on lab setting to skilled trades employees including sponsored DOL apprentices.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Understanding of and ability to work with a diverse student population
• Use of email, internet‑based resources, and common Office software
• Ability to teach in a variety of formats, including incorporating online learning systems
• Understanding of ADA requirements and willingness to create accessible materials
• Effective interpersonal skills

Specific Course Opportunities May Include

• Develop and write course content including outcomes and objectives for approval by Delta College
• Develop daily lesson plans including instructional aids for future Delta College use
• Incorporate field experience and technical knowledge into student presentations that emphasize interactive, hands‑on practice

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience in Industrial Process Instrumentation
• Associate’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent Journeyman’s Card

Additional Experiences Considered

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or education
• Journeyman’s card in instrumentation
• Previous experience in teaching and class development

Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.