History Instructor (part time)

Position Summary

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications.

Specific Teaching Assignment

Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in history, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters degree in History from an accredited institution.
• Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
• Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Higher education teaching experience.
• Familiarity with distance learning platforms.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time.
• S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
• S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.
• The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently.
• S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.

Work Schedule

While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach, they are required to follow all guidelines in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.

Additional Information

• Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.

Equal Opportunity Summary

As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.