Summary
This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching Manual drivelines (AT180) with the possibility of teaching other Automotive courses in the future for the Technical Academic Area. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering instruction to students in cooperation with other faculty, promptly assessing student coursework, apprising students of progress, and keeping proper class-related records. This adjunct faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff who will be responsible for effectively implementing the mission of Northwestern Michigan College as well as the Technical Academic Area. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners. This position may include teaching nights, weekends, and/or online instruction.
Qualifications
Required:
6 years of experience in the automotive manual driveline field, including theory, diagnosis and repair of standard transmissions, transfer case, electronic awd systems, electronic traction control, and repair and set up of differential gears. Ect. including modern electronic diagnostic equipment.
Certified in manual drivelines
Preferred:
10 years of experience in automotive repair
ASE Master Certification
Specialty in automotive heating and air conditioning
College degree or certificate in automotive repair
Essential Responsibilities
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Specifically, adjunct faculty have these responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
Teaching Responsibilities
When teaching any courses including but not limited to online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid and face-to-face formats, the adjunct instructor will meet the responsibilities of adjunct faculty in the areas of Curriculum, Teaching Effectiveness, and Professional Qualities and Abilities. Adjunct faculty are encouraged to participate in Professional Development and in areas that Support of College and Community Initiatives.
Teaching Effectiveness
Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activities
Uses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniques
Listens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning process
Uses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings
Provides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in Moodle
Maintains and regularly updates Moodle gradebook and/or other electronic grading systems
Faculty Professional Development
Support of College, Community Initiatives
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Adjunct Faculty General Responsibilities
Attend and comply with all HR required Faculty member training
Report grades by college deadlines
Keep accurate student academic records
Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time
Make reasonable accommodations as approved by Disability Support Services to meet students' needs in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
Follow College policy on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Respond to requests including, but not limited to Academic Chairs, Department Heads, committee chairs, and the Records Office in a timely and thorough manner
Meet requirements of the Adjunct Performance Review Processs in a timely manner and with the intention of maintaining teaching effectiveness, professional development, and support of College/ community initiatives
Assess student learning outcomes and make improvements based on the assessment results
Develop and distribute course syllabi for each course taught to each student that follows the approved course syllabus criteria template
Develop and maintain course outlines which are reviewed and approved annually by the faculty supervisor or her/his designee.
Timely completion of all Teaching Observations (see earlier explanations of requirements). A-1st year only)
Provide class time for the college's student feedback forms via Evaluation Kit or similar software forms if necessary to meet the colllege’s student response rate standard
Adjunct Faculty are encouraged to:
Attend Commencement
Attend Opening Conferences and other NMC employee meetings
Attend the three NMC Professional Development Days per academic year
Participate in activities designed to promote attainment of the College vision and its mission
Non-Teaching Responsibilities
Complete college reporting requirements that are due after the conclusion of the instructional period
Develop curriculum for their courses in preparation for the coming academic year
Make a reasonable effort to participate in college and committee meetings
Monitor and respond to college communications in a timely manner
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, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
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.
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 and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
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.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
