Adjunct - Plumbing Job at Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI

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  • Northwestern Michigan College
  • Traverse City, MI

Job Description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Aero Park Campus - 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 2022-00090-1

Division: Educational Services

Department: Construction Technology

Opening Date: 02/12/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

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 Plumbing Technology courses for the Technical Academic Area. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering instruction to students in cooperation with other faculty teaching 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 Technical Academic Area. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners. Responsibilities may include teaching nights, weekends, and/or online instruction.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Masters in HVAC/Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of experience
OR
  • Bachelors in HVAC/Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of industry experience
OR
  • Bachelors with 5 years related experience
OR
  • Associates in Technical Field with 8 years of industry experience
OR
  • No degree with 12 years of related experience
Preferred:
  • Preferred: Mechanical License with one of the requirements above

Essential Responsibilities

(Visit our 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

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

Education and/or Experience
Masters in HVAC/Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of experience, OR Bachelors in HVAC/Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of industry experience, OR Bachelors with 5 years related experience, OR Associates in Technical Field with 8 years of industry experience, OR No degree with 12 years of related experience
AND (preference) Mechanical License.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet, email and calendaring software and other computer software related to the position, including Moodle.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. May be required to move large pieces of equipment including Commercial Air Handlers (RTUs) as well as heavy black pipe and associated tools.

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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information


This position is hired through a third party staffing agency EduStaff. If selected the candidate will be required to complete the onboarding requirements of both NMC and EduStaff.

  • Adjunct faculty are eligible to receive tuition benefits during the following academic year based on the contacts taught in the previous academic year.
  • Free admission to the Dennos Museum Center AND 10% off in the museum gift shop
  • Discount in the NMC Bookstore (Excludes textbooks)

01


Please select your highest level of education
  • Masters in HVAC or Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelors in HVAC or Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelors in another field
  • Associates in Technical Field
  • No degree

02


How many years of relevant industry experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • 5 to 8 years
  • 8 to 12 years
  • 12 or more years

Required Question

Job Tags

Part time, Night shift,

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