Part-Time Instructor, Forensic Science- Autopsy Techniques

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. 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. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities, which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Anthropology, Forensic Science, Biology, or related fields with experience in graduate coursework or occupational training in the autopsy process.
• One (1) year of practical experience conducting autopsies with hands-on experience in autopsy station preparation, body preparation, photography, radiography, evidence documentation and collection, universal precautions, and various autopsy techniques (Virchow, Rokitansky, En Masse, En Block), and working with adult, pediatric, and perinatal cases.
• 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.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations with regard to the field. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff, faculty, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Anthropology, Forensic Science, Biology, or related fields with experience in graduate coursework or occupational training in the autopsy process.
• Demonstrated recent higher education teaching experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Canvas course management system, the Microsoft Office and Google Suite software packages, and Gmail.

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

This course is taught on Mott Community College’s main campus in Flint, Michigan. Opportunities do not exist to teach an online course only. Faculty must be available to teach on-site on the required days and times of the scheduled course. Faculty are currently not required to maintain office hours. When not holding office hours, faculty will make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

Additional Information

• Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.
• This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.
• If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.