Looking to Transform and Change Lives every day? Think about joining our Jackson College team and be a part of one of the elite League for Innovation Colleges. Located in the Midwest, with four beautiful seasons, miles of golf courses and beautiful lakes parks, trails, and active downtown. Jackson has an Amtrak stop, bus service, and we are an hour from an international airport. Our employees enjoy working on a beautiful campus complete with state-of-the art facilities, a fitness trail, disc golf, on site medical, dental, mental health care, and childcare.
Jackson College offers competitive wages, a generous benefits package including dental, vision and MESSA medical insurance, along with tuition grants for employees and eligible dependents. While we offer many of the amenities of larger institutions, our students, and our Total Commitment to Student Success (TCS2), is our focus. We provide small class sizes, individual professional development opportunities and a family atmosphere.
Primary Responsibilities
This position is responsible for teaching in the Liberal Arts department. A commitment to equity-minded instructional models including distance learning, hybrid, compressed semesters, and competency-based education is also expected. This full-time teaching position includes instruction of 33-35 credit hours per academic year. Teaching assignments will be based upon the specific applicant’s qualifications and experience and will focus on gateway courses in composition, but may also include courses in research and writing, business and technical writing, literature, creative writing, and humanities. Leadership skills and advocacy abilities are expected as the Liberal Arts Department engages internal and external partners on behalf of student success initiatives. The position will be based at the Jackson College Central campus in Jackson, Michigan. Teaching courses at other JC locations, evening courses and weekend courses and at prison locations may also be expected and must include the ability to obtain a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) clearance and maintain it annually, at all Michigan correctional facilities. Strong communication skills and computer proficiency are a must. Other primary responsibilities include curriculum development and assessment, program development and review, advising students and meeting scheduled office hours; and regular participation in department and discipline meetings and in college-wide committees. Work effectively with other faculty and staff in a rapidly changing team environment. Support and contribute to diversity and student success initiatives. A commitment to professional development and learning is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision values and beliefs of Jackson College through working with diverse populations but still be able to connect one-on-one with students. This individual will have good listening skills and the ability to understand the needs of others, be flexible, and will maintain a high work ethic and integrity. Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Planning
Instruction
a. conveys the goals and outcomes of the courseb. reflects curriculum adopted by the academic area and/or program for coursec. establishes and communicates challenging expectations for studentsd. explains the relationship of those expectations to the grading and assessment process.
General Responsibilities
Professional Growth
Curriculum
Teaching Effectiveness
Faculty Professional Development
Support of College, Community Initiatives
College Assessment Activities Curricular DevelopmentCoordination/Communication -Transfer InstitutionsAcademic Advising Career Advising Recruiting/Screening FacultyCollege Projects and Activities–Participation and Leadership Professional honors awarded during the evaluation period Faculty professional development opportunities College Committee Participation/ LeadershipRegistration/Orientation Participation Advisory Committee ParticipationService to Community on Behalf of CollegePresenting or Consulting in Areas Related to Field Representing the College at School VisitsProgram Coordination/Leadership Teaching for Extended Educational Services or Training and Research Relevant Work Activities (contributory to college role or institutional image)Recruiting Students Community Service/Leadership Publication ResearchFacilities Development Articulation Participation in community education initiativesArtistic/Creative Accomplishments Related to FieldAssistance to Other Faculty and StaffParticipation in College Sponsored Events Professional Qualities and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required
Strongly Preferred
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Section QUALIFICATIONSTo 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. LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLSUtilize arithmetic and apply concepts of basic algebra as appropriate to the job responsibilities. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. 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 sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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 outdoor weather conditions while traveling between buildings on campus. Must be willing to follow Blood borne Pathogen and OSHA requirements due to potential exposure in lab and clinical settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. “This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.” Supplemental Information
Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.
Please use your legal first and last names on your application. If you are hired, you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.
The Jackson College Nepotism policy prohibits the hiring of direct relatives of current employees or members of the Board of Trustees including spouse, domestic partner, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, aunt, uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent, grandchild. This policy applies to all full and part-time employees except for student workers, tutors, temporary employees and adjunct faculty.
Please attach the following to your application as separate documents:
Failure to provide all of the documents above may result in disqualification of your application.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, “See Resume or C/V.” Applications will be rejected if incomplete.
When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your vita, transcripts, etc.. Instructions will also be found there.
The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position. Official transcripts for all degrees earned will be required for teaching positions.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.
If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
A copy of Jackson College’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website. The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.
Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.
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