Adjunct – Ceramics Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Adjunct – Ceramics 
Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Main Campus – 1701 E Front Street, Traverse City Job Type Part-Time Job Number 2025-00376 Division Educational Services Department Art Opening Date 04/16/2025 Closing Date Continuous

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS We are committed to enhancing and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment through actions that foster a sense of belonging and safety for all members of the NMC community.

Summary & Qualifications:

Summary This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching in the Art Department, preparing and delivering instruction to students in cooperation with other faculty, teaching Ceramics I/II, and helping to maintain community studio space for other classes and students. This adjunct faculty member will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper class-related records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress. The adjunct faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff that is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of NMC and the Humanities Academic Area. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelors’ degree
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a professional art practice
Ability to mix clay and glazes
Ability to load and fire kilns as needed for class (electric, gas, and wood)

Preferred:

Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) in ceramics
Teaching experience (preferably at the college level) Essential Responsibilities (Visit our website to see the NMC Adjunct Resource Guide for further details.) 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 Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization as time allows Support of College, Community Initiatives Meets requirements for the adjunct review process
Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College 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 Work Environment 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. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual will have computer skills, including knowledge of and the ability to use the Internet, email, calendaring software, word processing software, along with specific job-related software like the Adobe Creative Suite, and will complete the 35-hour, self-paced TeachingSolutions Course for online delivery offered by NMC’s EMT Department 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. 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 walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; instructor will be responsible to ventilate room and turn on fans. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Additional Information This position is hired through a third-party staffing agency, “Edustaff”. Therefore, if selected, you will also need to fulfill the application requirements of Edustaff Employer
Northwestern Michigan College
Address
1701 E Front Street Traverse City, Michigan, 49686
Phone
231.995.2612 Website
https://www.nmc.edu/
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