Adjunct Welding Faculty

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 involves preparing for and teaching the range of courses in assigned discipline area to achieve course requirement and student success outcomes. Course assignments may occur in a classroom setting, learning lab, online, and field experience including internship, CTE or dual enrollment environment.

1. Teaches assigned classroom courses, including safety and environmental issues.

2. Holds appropriate office hours for meeting with and assisting students.

3. Participates in the departmental assessment of student learning outcomes at both the course and program level.

4. Maintains welding lab.

5. Utilizes departmental syllabi.

6. Assesses student academic achievement, providing students with timely and meaningful feedback on progress in the course(s).

7. Maintains and reports appropriate classroom records, including attendance and grades.

8. Prepares welding lab for classes (e.g., student stations, tools, equipment, supplies, etc.)

9. Assists faculty with the implementation of competency-based objectives and outcome measures for the WLD program and courses taught.

10. Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, and student service initiatives. Adheres to the policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines of the college. Ensures support for the Teaching Profession Code of Ethics.

11. Maintains and reports appropriate lab records (e.g. inventory, PROE, etc.).

12. Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic and service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & prodecures and compliance guidelines.

13. 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.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of course content and learning objectives of assigned course(s).
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver course content/objectives and facilitate an effective learning environment for students to maximize their success.
• Knowledge of computer and educational technology and ability to effectively integrate technology into the classroom.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working in a close, collaborative manner with other faculty and administration.

Education:

• Welding Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Two years of experience working in professional welding setting.

Working Environment:

• The job responsibilities of this position are performed in a lab/shop environment which requires a positive demeanor, detailed work, on-time attendance and reliability. The environment has moderate discomfort due to noise, temperature changes, dirt, dust and other elements consistent with a shop environment.
• There may be travel to other college locations for meetings. Travel between campus locations is required.
• Job duties may be performed in an independent or a team atmosphere.
• The job has moderate periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (5- 45 pounds).
• Must meet reasonable and sometimes shifting deadlines, quotas, or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some unpleasant situations.
• Work scheduled may vary each semester depending on class times/locations.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.  Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.

Mid Michigan College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment or the provisions of services.