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Summary & Qualifications:SummaryThis adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching physics courses in the Science Department.The instructor may assist in the development and revision of courses as needed. The adjunct faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff that is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of NMC and the Science/Math discipline. May include teaching nights, weekends, and/or online instruction.QualificationsRequired:Master’s degree in physics– OR –Master’s degree in related scientific field with 18 graduate credit hours in physicsProven teaching experiencePreferred:Teaching experience at the college levelEssential 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 ResponsibilitiesWhen 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 EffectivenessCompiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activitiesUses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniquesListens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning processUses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefingsProvides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in MoodleMaintains and regularly updates Moodle gradebook and/or other electronic grading systemsFaculty Professional DevelopmentContinually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization as time allowsSupport of College, Community InitiativesMeets requirements for the adjunct review processIs fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan CollegeSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneAdjunct Faculty General ResponsibilitiesAttend and comply with all HR required Faculty member trainingReport grades by college deadlinesKeep accurate student academic recordsMeet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of timeMake 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 mannerMeet 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 initiativesAssess student learning outcomes and make improvements based on the assessment resultsDevelop and distribute course syllabi for each course taught to each student that follows the approved course syllabus criteria templateDevelop 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 standardAdjunct Faculty are encouraged to:Attend CommencementAttend Opening Conferences and other NMC employee meetingsAttend the three NMC Professional Development Days per academic yearParticipate in activities designed to promote attainment of the College vision and its missionNon-Teaching ResponsibilitiesComplete college reporting requirements that are due after the conclusion of the instructional periodDevelop curriculum for their courses in preparation for the coming academic yearMake a reasonable effort to participate in college and committee meetingsMonitor and respond to college communications in a timely mannerWork EnvironmentTo 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 common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.Mathematical SkillsAbility to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.Reasoning AbilityAbility 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.Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have mastery or ability to learn software or computer skills including integration of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software; multiple Word Processing software; Data Analysis (SPSS, Snap) and Presentation software. Must have ability to convert data and statistics to graphics.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, including setting up and running labs as well as teaching in the classroom, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Additional InformationThis position may be hired through a third party staffing agency Edustaff. If hired you may be required to complete the onboarding requirements of both NMC and Edustaff.