Social Sciences Division Adjunct Instructor

Delta College; Midland (MI); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Michigan is seeking a part-time Social Sciences Division Adjunct Instructor to teach in diverse environments. The ideal candidate must possess a Master’s degree, demonstrate interpersonal skills, and effectively engage with a varied student population. Successful applicants will embrace diversity and equity in education. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework.
• Ability to teach on a Delta campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a variety of formats, including online.
• Work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Create accessible learning materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diverse teaching ability

Online learning incorporation

Understanding ADA requirements

Education

Master’s degree in a specific discipline

Tools

Email

Office software

Internet resources

Job description

Social Sciences Division Adjunct Instructor

Position Title: Social Sciences Division Adjunct Instructor

Employee Group: Faculty

Division/Department: Social Sciences

Status: Part-time instructor, teach days and/or evenings FA, WI, SP, or SS

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 seeks instructors committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. Candidates understand that community colleges fundamentally change people’s lives and society itself. Required qualities include a belief in continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, faculty, and staff, and a dedication to the moral imperative of equity.

Social Sciences Disciplines

• Applied Behavior Studies
• Child Development
• Communication
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• Education
• Geography
• Global Peace Studies
• History
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Youth Services

Available instructors must be able to teach in traditional classroom settings.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand and work with a diverse student population
• Use email, internet-based resources, and common Office software
• Teach in a variety of formats, including incorporating online learning systems
• Understand ADA requirements and create accessible materials
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a specific discipline or closely related field with at least 18 hours of successful graduate level coursework in the specific discipline
• Ability to teach on a Delta campus

Additional Experiences Considered

• Teaching experience at the community college level
• Recent experience teaching the specific discipline in an active learning environment

Application Deadline

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete an online application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, three current names of professional references, and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses. Course assignment is dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and demonstrated abilities. If selected for an interview, you are required to provide a teaching demonstration on topics selected by the Social Sciences Division.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Transcript 4