Adjunct Art Instructor

Adjunct Instructor Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides individuals the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. We are seeking qualified candidates for adjunct instructors. Please attach unofficial transcripts when applying. The adjunct instructor pools are open for applications and serve as a way for department chairs to view applicant materials before a need arises. This does not imply an immediate opening in any division. Job Overview Open until filled. Position type: Part‑time. Location: Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Required Skills Master’s degree in the discipline or 18+ credits in the specific discipline. Practical knowledge and understanding of how an art studio functions and operates on a daily basis. Preferred teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities, and cultures. Experience with instructional technology preferred. Responsibilities Responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning; committed to student recruitment, retention and success; assessment of learning, development of curriculum and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non‑traditional methodology. Teach assigned courses, which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as courses at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time. Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximizes documented student learning. Prepare, submit, and maintain reports related to student learning. Grade assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, return graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assign final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion. Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment. Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then review after summary information is available to assist with increasing student success. Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour. Perform other duties as assigned. Mental Demands Detailed work. Student contact. Deadline oriented. Problem situations. Multiple priorities & demands. Emergency situations. Confidentiality. Continual interruptions. Working alone. Faculty contact. Working with others. Physical Demands Standing & walking. Sitting. Carrying. Stepping up to 10 lbs. (up to 25 lbs. possible.) Pushing, pulling, twisting, bending. Climbing or balancing. Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Squatting. Handling or feeling. Reaching with hands and arms. Talking or hearing. Speaking in English via phone or in person. Close, distance, peripheral, and color vision along with depth perceptions. Ability to adjust and focus. Work Environment Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non‑weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels. Normal office environment with little, if any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations is required. Equal Opportunity Statement Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office. #J-18808-Ljbffr