Reading (Primary) / Composition (Secondary) Instructor (Tenure Track)
Delta College, University Center, MI
Salary: $45,753
Duties/Responsibilities:
Delta was one of nine community colleges in the nation to receive Honor Roll status in The Chronicle of Higher EducationÆs 2009 \"Great Colleges to Work For\" Program. \"Great Colleges to Work For\" is the second-largest workplace-recognition program in the country after Fortune\'s \"100 Best Companies to Work For.\"
At Delta College youÆll find everything youÆd expect of a nationally ranked institution. YouÆll find a commitment to academic excellence. In fact, Delta is a charter member of the National League for Innovation in the Community College, which is devoted to improving learning through experimentation and innovation. YouÆll find state-of-the-art facilities. In that last decade, renovations have totaled nearly $90 million, and planning is underway to transform the health care wing. YouÆll find a dedication to community. Delta annually provides more than 16,000 students education and career retraining, but we\'re also involved in many activities that improve and impact the community, ranging from entertainment to the environment.
That sense of ôcommunityö is a strong trait of the area as well, making the Great Lakes Bay Region an outstanding choice to live and raise a family. The region is comprised of Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties, each with its own personality and features, located adjacent to the Saginaw Bay in mid Michigan. The region offers small-town appeal, yet is the corporate headquarters of The Dow Chemical Company and Dow Corning Corporation, and is advancing solar energy initiatives through a variety of firms including Hemlock Semiconductor.
If youæd like to work for a Great College, we invite you to consider applying for this open position.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and vision of Delta College.
Focus on supporting and assessing student learning and academic achievement.
Continually develop appropriate innovation in learning and teaching to meet diverse learning styles and needs of students.
Collaborate voluntarily and energetically with colleagues in the academic discipline and with other faculty colleagues to develop effective learning experiences for a diverse student body.
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diversity based on the college statement on diversity http://www.delta.edu/diversity/
Integrate international and intercultural experiences in the College, community, and curriculum.
Serve the community through outreach activities.
Make effective use of appropriate technology in
the performance of the listed responsibilities and accountabilities.
Participate fully in shared governance as a full member of the academic community.
Teach at least 30 equated credit hours annually in a variety of settings including day, evening, weekend, on campus, and off campus. Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth. Engage fully in course, discipline, and program development. Teaching 30 hours per year with opportunities for additional teaching in spring/summer usually available. Participation in productive activity on behalf of the English Division and the college. Participation in professional development experiences. Teaching can and likely will be scheduled mornings, afternoons, and evenings, as well as at DeltaÆs primary campus plus centers in Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland. Teaching assignments are made at various locations and times to fulfill the needs of the students and the English division.
Requirements:
-Masters degree in Reading or English with Reading Concentration.
-College level teaching experience in reading.
-Demonstrated ongoing professional growth.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES CONSIDERED:
-College teaching experience in composition preferred.
-Substantive multicultural experience (for example: urban community service, academic course work in minority or foreign language studies, or teaching experience with minority students).
-Computer assisted teaching and teaching on-line experience; and other value added teaching experience and expertise.
Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 1, 2009. The college reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Start Date: Fall Semester 2010
Posting Dates: Opens: October 8, 2009; Closes:
Submit the following information:
Applicants are encouraged to highlight ôvalue addedö experience and education on their resume. Examples might include (but are not limited to) an additional degree in another field, interdisciplinary work, community college teaching experience, international experience and/or education, teaching diverse populations, among others.
Complete an on-line application (www.delta.edu/humres) and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, three current letters of professional references, copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
IMPORTANT: Once you have submitted your completed application, if you are unable to attach additional materials, i.e. cover letter, resume, letters of reference, and/or transcripts, these may be submitted to the Human Resource Office.
Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. All new employees will be required to complete an employerÆs verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from the date of hire.
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Wendy Kraynak
Address:
City: University Center
State: MI
Zip: 48710