Religion Adjunct Faculty

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

24d

About The Position

Mid Michigan College seeks a collegial, respectful, innovative, service-minded, goal-oriented faculty member who uses data in decision-making, continually improves their work, and collaborates to add value in interactions. The position teaches courses primarily face-to-face, in a learning lab format, and possibly online. The instructor prepares and teaches courses in the assigned discipline to meet course requirements and student-success outcomes, and is accountable for instruction, assessment, and evaluation of a diverse student population. The position also entails duties as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act, including reporting crimes to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer and completing annual College-provided training. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Religion, Philosophy, or a Social Science; or a master’s degree in another discipline with 18 graduate credits in Religion, Philosophy, Psychology, and/or Sociology.
Two years of teaching experience.
Knowledge of course content and objectives.
Ability to translate educational and professional experience into the student learning environment.
Ability to develop and effectively deliver course content and objectives and facilitate an effective learning environment that maximizes student success.
Knowledge of computer and educational technology and ability to integrate technology effectively into the classroom.
Effective planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Comfort working collaboratively with faculty and administration.
Analytical skills to evaluate and report student learning outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at the community college level.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned classroom courses.
Prepare and update course syllabi and ensure content and requirements meet college and accreditation-agency requirements.
Use appropriate assessment tools to evaluate course effectiveness and ensure student outcomes are achieved.
Assess student academic achievement and provide timely, meaningful feedback on course progress.
Maintain and report classroom records, including student attendance and grades.
Hold appropriate office hours to meet with and assist students.
Communicate regularly with full-time and adjunct faculty in assigned departments, Library and Learning Services staff, and Registrar and Retention Services.
Attend and participate in department and college-wide staff meetings and in-service programs.
Adhere to college objectives, policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
Ensure communications and practices support the Ethics for Teaching Professionals.
Support and serve as a role model for the college mission, values, and student service initiatives.
As a Campus Security Authority, report crimes to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer and complete annual training.
Perform other duties as assigned.