Adjunct - GLMA - Great Lakes

Northwestern Michigan College•Traverse City, MI

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching Maritime courses at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy (GLMA). This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper class-related records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress. The adjunct faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff that is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of Northwestern Michigan College and the Great Lakes Maritime Academy. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners. Responsibilities may include teaching nights, weekends, and/or online instruction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Maritime College/University
Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC)
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or the Board of Trustees.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Frequently is required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally required to climb or balance.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience
Merchant Marine Officer experience aboard Great Lakes Vessels
Train the Trainer
Valid STCW Certifications

Responsibilities

Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activities
Uses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniques
Listens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning process
Uses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings
Provides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in Moodle
Maintains and regularly updates Moodle gradebook and/or other electronic grading systems
Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization as time allows
Meets requirements for the adjunct review process
Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College
Attend and comply with all HR required Faculty member training
Report grades by college deadlines
Keep accurate student academic records
Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time
Make reasonable accommodations as approved by Disability Support Services to meet students' needs in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
Follow College policy on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Respond to requests including, but not limited to Academic Chairs, Department Heads, committee chairs, and the Records Office in a timely and thorough manner
Meet requirements of the Adjunct Performance Review Processs in a timely manner and with the intention of maintaining teaching effectiveness, professional development, and support of College/ community initiatives
Assess student learning outcomes and make improvements based on the assessment results
Develop and distribute course syllabi for each course taught to each student that follows the approved course syllabus criteria template
Develop and maintain course outlines which are reviewed and approved annually by the faculty supervisor or her/his designee.
Timely completion of all Teaching Observations (see earlier explanations of requirements). A-1st year only)
Provide class time for the college's student feedback forms via Evaluation Kit or similar software forms if necessary to meet the colllege’s student response rate standard
Attend Commencement
Attend Opening Conferences and other NMC employee meetings
Attend the three NMC Professional Development Days per academic year
Participate in activities designed to promote attainment of the College vision and its mission
Complete college reporting requirements that are due after the conclusion of the instructional period
Develop curriculum for their courses in preparation for the coming academic year
Make a reasonable effort to participate in college and committee meetings
Monitor and respond to college communications in a timely manner