History Adjunct Faculty - Big Rapids

History Adjunct Faculty - Big Rapids

Company: Mid Michigan College

Job Location: Harrison, 48625

Category: History

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: Mecosta Osceola ISD - Big Rapids, MI

Job Number: 202500151

Division: Arts & Sciences

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: None

Description

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; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

This position is responsible for teaching a range of courses in History (HIS) to students in the community college setting. This position holds accountability for instruction, student assessment, and evaluation of a diverse student population.

This position involves teaching History (HIS) courses to students at Big Rapids High School in Big Rapids, MI. An adjunct instructor is needed for the following sections for the fall 2026 semester:

• HIS.101.V02Z M,W,F1:50 PM - 3:01 PM

Examples of Duties

1. Teach assigned courses.
2. Develop and update syllabi, according to departmental course objectives, for courses assigned.
3. Develops appropriate assessment tools to determine course effectiveness and assures that student outcomes are achieved.
4. Participate in the department's assessment of student learning outcomes.
5. Observe and assess student-learning competencies providing timely feedback to students.
6. Maintain and report appropriate classroom records: e.g., grades, attendance, etc.
7. Work collaboratively with other departmental faculty on projects aimed at assessing and improving student learning.
8. Hold office hours for assisting students.
9. Participate in adjunct faculty development.
10. Maintain regular communication with Library and Learning Services staff.
11. Attend, facilitate, and/or lead departmental meetings and in-service programs within the department and college-wide.
12. Adheres to departmental objectives, policies, procedures and standards; recommends changes to departmental procedures as necessary to improve the efficacy of the Department.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Certification, Licensure:

• Required Master's degree in History or
• Required Master's degree in another discipline with 18 graduate credits in History.

Experience:

• Two years of teaching experience preferred; ideally at the community college level.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• 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 needed to prepare course materials.
• Analytical skills to evaluate and report student learning outcomes.

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