Adjunct Faculty - Physics - North Central Michigan College

North Central Michigan College • Petoskey, MI

99d • $851 - $926

About The Position

We are currently in need of Adjunct Instructors for in-person Physics courses. Compensation for this position is $851-926 per credit hour, based on credentials. This position is hired through a third-party staffing agency, "Edustaff". Therefore, if selected, you will also need to fulfill the application requirements of Edustaff. In addition to the perks and benefits offerings from Edustaff, you will also receive the following perks and benefits from NCMC: Tuition waiver, Free access to fitness center/gymnasium, Free access to employee assistance program "Ulliance". The Adjunct Faculty position teaches college level course curriculum as defined by North Central Michigan College and assigned by a departmental dean; utilizing active learning strategies to assist the learner in meeting the course objectives. Adjunct faculty are hired through a staffing agency to teach on a semester-by-semester basis as the College's needs dictate. Therefore, teaching in any single semester does not obligate the College nor the Adjunct faculty member to teach future teaching assignments. Adjunct Faculty receive evaluation from students and college administration and participate in outcomes assessment efforts of the college. Adjunct Faculty conduct themselves in a professional manner promoting statesmanship with students, other faculty and administrative staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in the discipline or relevant sub-field; or
• At least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline if the master's is held in another discipline; or
• A combination of graduate credits in the relevant discipline with professional experience as specified in the job description.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Skills necessary to identify and use relevant technology.
• Excellent written/verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses the Learning Management System (LMS), currently Brightspace, for posting of course syllabus and student grades.
• Creates and communicates a syllabus for each course taught in accordance with master syllabi.
• Makes syllabi available to all enrolled students and the Department Dean as required each semester.
• Follows textbook ordering procedure and will respond promptly to requests for textbook information.
• If instruction is to be on-line or hybrid, follows accreditation requirements and is approved to teach using remote instructional methods.
• Participates in Outcomes Assessment Activities.
• Submits final course grades according to the deadlines established at the end of the semester.
• Uses the ncmich.edu email account to communicate with students, faculty and staff and will check email frequently and respond in a timely fashion to all emails.
• Arranges with students to be available for office hours.
• Engages in individual student development, accessibility and coordinates with Student Services as needed to foster student success.
• Maintains course records as appropriate to normal college procedures and for course assessment.
• Communicates with students both verbally and in writing according to FERPA guidelines.
• Follows all college procedures and policies.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver
• Free access to fitness center/gymnasium
• Free access to employee assistance program "Ulliance"

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree