Job Details

Curriculum:
• Support the academic area and College through other work normally expected of adjunct faculty members.

Professional Development:
Engage in ongoing professional development activities, maintaining and expanding expertise in the academic field. (College funding may be available to do so.)

Specifically, adjunct faculty members have these responsibilities:
• Effectively teach students registered for assigned classes.
• Effectively participate in the affairs of the College as necessary to develop and maintain a strong and vibrant instructional institution.
• Continuously improve teaching effectiveness through professional growth. For example, adjunct faculty are encouraged to attend, whenever possible, professional development activities sponsored by Northwestern Michigan College's Center for Instructional Excellence.
• Prepare appropriate plans, materials, and learning activities for students to reach the learning outcomes of each class.
• Present to students, by whatever means is more effective, the information in as imaginative and stimulating a manner as his/her competence and the circumstances permit.
• Consult with students individually and/or in groups to; 1) amplify, examine, critique, and/or apply course material to help students efficiently reach learning outcomes; and 2) identify common learning problems of students so the teaching strategies can be appropriately adjusted.
• Construct and administer tests, and/or other means, for measuring student learning. Upon evaluating such performance for each instructional period, report a grade for each student to the Records Office by the date due.
• Maintain any student records appropriate to regular college procedure and assessment practice.
• Use survey forms as designated to obtain evaluation feedback regarding performance.
• Submit appropriate materials to the Vice President or his/her designee. All official college transcripts should be sent to Human Resources.
• Attend meetings required by the Vice President, Academic Chair, or their designees.
• Contribute ideas and energies to cooperate and actively participate as a team member with colleagues in carrying out activities of the division.
• Consult with the Academic Chair, Department Head, or other appropriate college personnel on questions or issues involving course, curricula, instructional strategies, and College procedures and policies.

• Attendance (Instructor)
In the event of the instructor's absence, it is the adjunct instructor's responsibility to notify the Educational Services Office as soon as possible by calling 995-1543. All class cancellations are posted on the campus TV monitors and the telephone information bulletin board. Extended absences may result in a reduction in the adjunct faculty member's contracted pay.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERS
Each adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for effectively teaching students in assigned classes. In such assignments, each adjunct faculty instructor is a member of the professional teaching staff, and as such is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of Northwestern Michigan College and the appropriate academic areas. Each member of the adjunct faculty is directly responsible for and is provided resources by, the following: the academic chair(s), the department head(s), and/or the program coordinator(s). The office manager in each academic area is an additional resource to all faculty.

Specifically, adjunct faculty members have these responsibilities:

Planning
• Distributes to each student, and for each course taught, an approved syllabus that:
• Conveys the goals and outcomes of the course.
• Reflects curriculum adopted by the academic area for said course.
• Establishes and communicates challenging expectations for students.
• Explains the relationship of those expectations to the grading and assessment process.
• Plans thoroughly on a daily, weekly, and semester basis to ensure implementation of the established curriculum and provides strong support for students (in their pursuit of established expectations).

Instruction
Provides motivation to learn through:

• Thorough planning.
• Enthusiasm for the subject matter.
• An appropriate classroom climate.
• Relevant and current course content.
• The use of varied instructional delivery modes.
• Facilitates and paces instruction effectively to maximize learning.
• Assesses learning goals frequently, using a variety of methods, such as:
• Questioning techniques.
• Oral and/or written tests.
• Student presentations.
• Writing assignments.
• Is available to students for consultation on an as-needed basis.
• Provides instructional support (e.g., tutoring and support services/special needs) as deemed appropriate. For detailed information about these services, contact the Director of Learning Services, at 995-1228.

Professional Growth
• Maintains a current knowledge of the subject area(s) of instruction and effective teaching methodologies.
• Makes good use of professional development opportunities. For information on professional development activities available to adjunct faculty, visit http://www.nmc.edu/cie.

Professional Expectations
• Professional Expertise: Subject Area Mastery
• Places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, evaluation, and assessment of courses.
• Demonstrates a continuing engagement with the learning and scholarship of his/her area of specialization.
• Strives to be on the cutting edge of professional content knowledge and methodology.
• Understands and adapts teaching to the various learning styles present in the classroom as demonstrated by the development of course materials and assessment of student learning.
• Understands and practices a variety of teaching strategies.
• Uses innovation in teaching practices to facilitate student learning.
• Designs and implements a course curriculum that reflects the relevance of academic studies to the everyday world.
• Professional Qualities
• Exhibits strong communication skills and serves as a role model for students in this area.
• Strives to foster higher-level learning with an emphasis on analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College.
• Possesses a positive attitude including the ability to see good in self and others.
• Shows flexibility including the acceptance of and willingness to change.
• Takes risks and tries new things.
• Knows and acknowledges personal limits.
• Displays self-discipline and a strong work ethic.
• Accepts responsibilities for professional and personal growth.
• Professional Abilities
• Demonstrates success and commitment as a team player.
• Uses constructive feedback as an opportunity for growth.
• Handles conflict effectively.
• Motivates others.
• Professional Relations with Students: Creating a Positive Learning Environment
• Puts students first.
• Sets high expectations for students.
• Resolves to “make a difference” in students' learning.
• Makes an earnest attempt to learn and remember students' names.
• Listens to and hears what students say.
• Shows respect for students.
• Shows confidence in students and encoura