Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section:
- Professional development
- Curriculum Development
- Collegial Responsibilities
- Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.
- Communication
- Safety
Specific Teaching Assignment:
Faculty member may be responsible for teaching classes in Music Appreciation, History of Rock-n-Roll, and/or Jazz Appreciation. Faculty member must adhere to the stated course description, student learning outcomes, content, and delivery modality of their assigned section(s).
Minimum Requirements
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.
- Masters degree in Music or Music Education from an accredited institution.*
- Higher education teaching experience.
- Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
- 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 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.
- Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
- Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.
- A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
- Community college teaching experience.
- Experience teaching one or more of the courses listed above.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. They are required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
- They must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.
- The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, productivity software such as Google Suite, and student information systems).
- They must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.
Work Schedule
Faculty are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.
Additional Information
Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.
This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.
If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
Additional Application Deadline Information
The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Application Deadline Continuously accepting appilcations Equal Opportunity Summary
As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.
