Adjunct Instructor - Dance

Adjunct Instructor – Dance

Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning. We are seeking qualified candidates to join our division as a part‑time adjunct instructor in Dance.

Position:
Adjunct Instructor – Dance (Fall 2024 semester)

Location:

Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Employment type:

Part‑time

The successful candidate will be responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning; committed to student recruitment, retention and success, and proficient in assessment of learning, development of curriculum and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non‑traditional methodology.

• Teach assigned courses, which may include day, night, and online sessions at the main campus and extension centers.
• Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximizes documented student learning.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain reports related to student learning.
• Grade assignments in a meaningful way, return graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assign final grades meeting all institutional deadlines.
• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled office hours or by appointment.
• Encourage completion of student opinion surveys for each class and review results to promote student success.
• Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in discipline or closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with diverse populations across wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities, cultures, and socio‑economic statuses.
• Willingness to work a varied schedule.
• Commitment to student success and the comprehensive community college concept.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to access and use electronic resources including email, the Internet, and the college’s integrated database record‑keeping system.

• Teach assigned courses, which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time.
• Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.
• Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
• Grade assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, return graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assign final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
• Encourage completion of student opinion survey for each class and then review after summary information is available to assist with increasing student success.
• Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Detailed work
• Student contact
• Deadline oriented
• Problem situations
• Multiple priorities & demands
• Emergency situations
• Confidentiality
• Continual interruptions
• Working alone
• Faculty contact
• Working with others

• Standing & walking
• Sitting
• Reclining
• Carrying (up to 25 lbs)
• Pushing, pulling, twisting, bending
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Squatting
• Handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Speaking or hearing in English via phone or in person
• Close, distance, peripheral, and color vision along with depth perception
• Ability to adjust and focus

• Normal office environment with minimal discomfort due to heat, dust, noise, etc.
• Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non‑weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; moderate to loud noise levels.
• Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.

To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.