Physics Adjunct Faculty

Mid•Varies - Harrison/Mt. Pleasant - MI, MI

About The Position

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who value collegiality and mutual respect, use data in decision making, are innovative, are service-minded, are goal-oriented, strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes, and are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction. This position is responsible for teaching a range of courses in Physics (PHY) to students in the community college setting. This position holds accountability for instruction, student assessment, and evaluation of a diverse student population.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physics or Applied Mathematics or Required Master’s degree and 18 graduate credits in a related field.
Two years of teaching experience preferred; ideally at the community college level.
Ability to translate educational and professional experience into the student learning environment.
Ability to provide positive motivation and encourage student participation.
Ability to keep up with new trends and developments in classroom technology.
Effective planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Written and computer skills are needed to prepare course materials.
Analytical skills to evaluate and report student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses.
Develop and update syllabi, according to departmental course objectives, for courses assigned.
Develops appropriate assessment tools to determine course effectiveness and ensures that student outcomes are achieved.
Participate in the department’s assessment of student learning outcomes.
Observe and assess student-learning competencies, providing timely feedback to students.
Maintain and report appropriate classroom records: e.g., grades, attendance, etc.
Work collaboratively with other departmental faculty on projects aimed at assessing and improving student learning.
Hold office hours for assisting students.
Participate in adjunct faculty development.
Maintain regular communication with Library and Learning Services staff.
Attend, facilitate, and/or lead departmental meetings and in-service programs within the department and college-wide.
Adheres to departmental objectives, policies, procedures, and standards; recommends changes to departmental procedures as necessary to improve the efficacy of the Department.
Support and serve as a role model for our mission, vision, and student service initiatives.
Adhere to the policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines of the college.
Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic, and service initiatives.
Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures and compliance guidelines.
Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
Performs other duties as assigned.