Job Description

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions:

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 life-long learning and continuous improvement, and so 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 Business & Technology 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 .
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and vision of Delta College.
• Focus on supporting and assessing student learning and academic achievement to ensure student success.
• Continually develop appropriate innovation in learning and teaching to meet diverse learning styles and student needs.
• Collaborate voluntarily and energetically with colleagues in the academic discipline and with other faculty colleagues to develop effective learning experiences for a diverse student body.
• Integrate international and intercultural experiences in the college, community and curriculum.
• Serve the community through outreach activities.
• Make effective and innovative use of appropriate technology in the performance of the listed responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Participate in shared governance as a full member of the academic community.
• Teach at least 30 equated credit hours annually in a variety of setting including day, evening, weekend, on campus, and off campus.
• Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth.
• Engage fully in course, discipline, program development, curriculum development and assessment.
• Attend and participate in discipline, division and college meetings.
• Possess minimum technology skills and understanding of a course management system.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness which supports student learning and encompasses pedagogies for student success to meet course or program requirements.
• Possess the ability to work in a variety of settings which promote quality learning.
• Maintain professional development to assure currency within field of practice.
• Possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Teach a broad range of Automotive and GM/ ASEP courses.
• Prepares, teaches and evaluates assigned instructional courses (classroom and lab).
• Updates course syllabi to reflect changes.
• Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc.
• Provide curriculum insight and guidance regarding continuous improvement initiatives for the program.
• Serve as liaison regarding program content and delivery between the program faculty and the Program Chair, Associate/Academic Dean and/or Campus President.
• Participate in program advisory committee meeting as required.
• Develops supplemental teaching materials to augment courses.
• Create, maintain and update course information as well as grades.
• Implements new teaching strategies as appropriate.
• Evaluates textbooks for relevancy, quality and currency, making recommendations as necessary as per established policy.
• Maintains accurate records of students' attendance and performance.
• Adheres to assigned teaching load/hours.
• Integrates new technology in instructional delivery methods.
• Adheres to/enforces policies and procedures related to academic area.
• Maintains a hazard free environment and practices safety in lab(s) or classroom.
• Keeps students advised of their progress in class and when needed, refer students when needed for assistance.
• Adheres to college's policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Automotive, Education, or Related Field.
• Associate's Degree in automotive service.
• 4000 hours of on the job automotive technician work experience (required for Bachelor or Associate degrees).
• ASE Master Certification.
• ASE G-1 certification within 90 days of employment.
• ASE L-1 certification within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrated ongoing professional growth.
• Flexibility with teaching times of classes

Additional Experiences Considered:

• ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification (applicable to Delta's Heavy Duty Diesel Program).
• ASE A-9 certification.
• ASE L-3 certification.
• EPA section 609 certification.
• SM STS 100% in all eight areas.
• GM MTC world class certified in all eight areas.
• Ability to teach in a variety of formats, including online and/or using technology as a learning tool in an environment with diverse student populations.
• College teaching experience.
• Experience with teaching courses for dual enrollment initiatives.
• Experience and or education in emerging technologies such as hybrid, electric vehicles or alternative fuels.
• Pedagogy is informed by belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Bilingual

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.

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.

Status:

Starting Salary $57,815 – 74,300: Commensurate with Education, Qualifications and Experience

Open Until Filled: Yes

About Delta College

Successful candidates must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of diversity in student, faculty and staff.Delta College, established in 1961, offers 150 transfer and career certificate and associate degree programs, and enrolls nearly 11,000 students each semester at its main campus and three learning centers.Delta College enjoys a reputation as one of the nation’s leading community colleges. Contributing factors to this achievement are its enduring commitment to excellence, passion for innovation and focus on people. Those values can be seen in its AQIP Higher Learning Commission accreditation, charter membership in the National League for Innovation, Achieving the Dream participation, environmental stewardship and unique shared governance system.The College’s service area is comprised of Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties, each with its own appealing personality and features, located adjacent to Lake Huron in mid-Michigan. Delta College - one of America's leading community colleges!

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