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POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Faculty - Flute Instructor DEPARTMENT: Music REPORTS TO: Academic Chair/Department Head STARTING SALARY RANGE: Click on the following link to view the Adjunct Faculty Salary Scale ANTICIPATED START DATE: January - Spring Semester 2022 SUMMARY The Flute Instructor will be responsible for teaching Flute courses involving music majors, audio tech majors, non-music majors, and community members enrolled through Extended Education. The ideal person would be someone with a background in flute instruction and experience in an education setting. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES, AND LICENSES
REQUIRED:
PREFERRED:
FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES (ESSENTIAL FOR ALL NMC EMPLOYEES):
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED)
See the NMC Adjunct Resource Guide for further details.
PLANNING AND INSTRUCTION:
CURRICULUM:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
EFFECTIVELY TEACH STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR ASSIGNED CLASSES.
EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COLLEGE AS NECESSARY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A STRONG AND VIBRANT INSTRUCTIONAL INSTITUTION.
CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. FOR EXAMPLE, ADJUNCT FACULTY ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY NMC'S CENTER FOR INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERS Each adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for effectively teaching students in assigned classes. In such assignments, each adjunct faculty instructor is a member of the professional teaching staff, and as such is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of NMC and the appropriate academic areas. Each member of the adjunct faculty is directly responsible for and is provided resources by, the following: the academic chair(s), the department head(s), and/or the program coordinator(s). The office manager in each academic area is an additional resource to all faculty.
PLANNING:
Distributes to each student, and for each course taught, an approved syllabus that:
Plans thoroughly on a daily, weekly, and semester basis to ensure implementation of the established curriculum and provides strong support for students (in their pursuit of established expectations).
INSTRUCTION:
Provides motivation to learn through:
Facilitates and paces instruction effectively to maximize learning.
Assesses learning goals frequently, using a variety of methods, such as:
Is available to students for consultation on an as-needed basis.
Provides instructional support (e.g., tutoring and support services/special needs) as deemed appropriate. For detailed information about these services, contact Kari Kahler, Director of Learning Services, at 995-1228.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Professional Expertise: Subject Area Mastery
Professional Expertise: Teaching Methodology
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:
PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES:
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS WITH STUDENTS: CREATING A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:
ADDITIONAL CONTRACT RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. BENEFITS All adjunct faculty are required to be part of the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System (MPSERS). Adjunct faculty are eligible to receive tuition benefits during the following academic year based on the contacts taught in the previous academic year. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. WORK HOURS This is a part-time position. The work hours may include teaching nights and/or weekends. TO APPLY Open until filled. For questions or assistance, email hr@nmc.edu or call 231-995-2612. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions. nmc.edu/nondiscrimination Michigan Law requires that a person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known.
Required Skills Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
HOW TO APPLY:
The complete application will include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. As well as writing samples or links to portfolio for full consideration. A writing/editing test may be administered to finalists. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required as a condition of hire. If the job requires driving for University business, a satisfactory driving record will be required as well.
At this time, SU is requiring that individuals within certain groups specifically those who have high levels of contact with others at the university or pose a greater risk to our community to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by August 1 for Fall 2021 or have at least the first dose by June 1 for groups that will be in person this summer (with full vaccination following as soon as possible), unless they have a SU-approved medical or religious exemption
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