Division/Department: Radiography
Employee Group: Faculty
Status: Tenure Track
Starting Salary: $57,815 – $74,300, commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience
Position Summary Information
Delta College is seeking faculty members committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. The candidates for faculty positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people’s lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative.
Delta believes that faculty are the heart of the institution. We are seeking faculty members who are energized by the community college pathways and inclusivity/equity initiatives, and see it as their job to support a diverse set of learners inside and outside the classroom. Delta embraces the notion of lifelong learning and continuous improvement and is looking for those with a sincere desire to self-reflect on personal instructional practices and work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning for all students. The faculty members that Delta seeks to hire live a daily work commitment to the democratic ideal espoused in Delta’s mission.
The Health & Wellness Discipline at Delta College is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member committed to equity, retention, and completion for student success. The instructor will be responsible for effective teaching in the face-to-face, blended, and online classroom. Potential candidates will have the ability to teach online as well as face-to-face and blended/hybrid courses during the evening, at multiple locations (Downtown Centers, Dual Enrollment Partners), and nontraditional times as needed. In addition, we seek candidates whose pedagogy, research, and continuous professional development have prepared them to engage with the college’s commitment to belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI).
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions
- The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Must have the ability to teach in both a classroom and clinical setting.
- The ability to work in a variety of settings and promote student growth and success is essential.
- Ability to relate to a variety of constituents along with solid pedagogy skills that promote learning.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Delta College.
- Demonstrate a philosophy of teaching that provides learning opportunities that meet the needs of all students.
- Establish and promote an engaging and inclusive learning environment to maximize student learning in both the face-to-face and online classroom.
- Focus on supporting and assessing student learning and academic achievement to promote student success.
- Actively support student retention initiatives that promote program completion.
- Develop innovative, dynamic, and engaging learning environments that support student learning and success.
- Collaborate voluntarily and enthusiastically with colleagues in the academic discipline and with other faculty to develop effective learning experiences for a diverse student body.
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diversity based on the college’s statement on diversity.
- Serve the community through outreach activities.
- Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth.
- Engage fully in course, discipline, program development, curriculum development, and assessment.
- Attend and actively participate in discipline, division, and college meetings.
- Capable of using a learning management system to deliver course material.
- Demonstrate teaching effectiveness which supports student learning and encompasses pedagogies for student success to meet course and/or program requirements.
- Work in a variety of settings which promote quality learning.
- Maintain professional development to ensure currency within the field of practice.
- Possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and spring/summer.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree AND enrolled in a Master’s program to be completed within 18 months of hire.
- Proficient in curriculum design, evaluation, instruction, program administration, and academic advising.
- 3 years of clinical experience in general diagnostic radiography.
- 2 years of experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program.
- Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration in radiography.
- Flexibility with teaching times of classes.
Additional Experiences Considered
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Pedagogy is informed by belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Bilingual.
Application Deadline
Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete an online application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
Posting Specific Questions
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- Delta.edu
- Indeed.com
- MI Works / MI Talent Bank
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- Michigan HERC Website
- Career Arc
- MLive (Grand Rapids Press, Flint Journal, Ann Arbor News, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Kalamazoo Gazette, Saginaw News, Muskegon Chronicle, Bay City Times)
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What does it mean to have a commitment to diversity and how would you develop and apply your commitment at the college?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
- Teaching Philosophy Statement - Equity & Belonging in the Classroom
Optional Documents:
- Professional Certifications or Licensures
- Transcript 2
- Transcript 3
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
