Adjunct Ceramic Instructor

Muskegon Community College•Muskegon, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Muskegon Community College is seeking qualified candidates for Adjunct Instructor Pools, functioning as a way for department chairs to view applicant materials in advance of a need. This position is for a part-time adjunct instructor in the Ceramics department. The Instructor Pools are always open for applications, but this does not guarantee an immediate opening. Approved applicants will be considered when a part-time instructional need arises. We are specifically seeking qualified Adjunct Ceramic Instructor candidates for Fall 2024. Please attach unofficial transcripts when applying. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

Master's Degree in discipline or 18 credits in the specific discipline.
Practical knowledge and understanding of how a Ceramics Studio functions and operates on a daily basis.
Demonstrated ability to work with various populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures.
Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Nice To Haves

Mixing clays, loading and operating electric and gas kilns, and the ability to mix glazes.
Teaching experience at the college level.
Experience with instructional technology.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.
Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
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.
Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then reviewed after summary information available to assist with increasing student success.
Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour.
Perform other duties as assigned.