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Assistant Professor, Manufacturing – Tenure Track Position

Employer
Grand Rapids Community College
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Job Details

Date: 10/22/2019

 

Title: Assistant Professor, Manufacturing – Tenure Track Position

 

Position Number: 1026

 

Schedule: 32 weeks (Fall & Winter Semesters)

Compensation: $53,248 (Bachelor’s Degree), $57,691 (Master’s Degree), $62,991 (Ph.D.)

Start Date: Fall 2020

Reports to: Associate Dean, School of Workforce Development                 

Closing date: December 9, 2019

Summary

The School of Workforce Development at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is seeking an innovative professional to teach Material Science, Quality Science and other manufacturing-based courses, when needed.

Essential Functions

Candidate must be knowledgeable of and have experience working with most industrial materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, woods and others.The industrial materials will be tested in tensile, flexure, hardness, impact, torsion and creep to determine the material’s properties.Candidate must also have knowledge or experience in product experimental design.Candidate will be competent in gathering and analyzing data to perform current industry statistical design processes such as Taguchi and Shainin principles.The technical math component of this position will include areas for conversion of measurement units, significant figures, applied geometry, trigonometric functions, charts, graphs, basic statistical calculations and formulas.The courses will be taught separately but the core learning outcomes are similar and need to be coordinated in all curriculums.

  • Engage in on-going professional development to maintain expertise in the field and communicate outcomes with faculty and administration.
  • Maintain professional certifications.
  • Advise students on curriculum, academic programs, and employment and career goals.
  • Participate in departmental student academic advising plans.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with wide range of abilities. 
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the department and GRCC through active participation on departmental and college wide committees and projects.
  • Incorporate technologies and instructional methods for enhancing teaching and learning to diverse group of students
  • Contribute to the growth and development of the Program and the College by participating in academic program review; curriculum development, evaluation and revision; committee membership; department and advisory committee meetings.
  • Analyze program, course and student outcome data.
  • Communicate clearly with students, staff, faculty and administration.
  • Assist the Department Head in the preparation of reports and other required documents.
  • Assist in marketing and promoting of departmental and college programs and events.
  • Promote the department by creating partnerships with state and local communities, manufacturing facilities and schools.
  • Adhere to college processes, policies and contractual obligations.
  • Support the College’s Strategic Plan through departmental and college action projects as appropriate. 
  • Support the department and the college through other work normally expected of GRCC faculty members

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education/License

  • Bachelor's degree in related field required. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree may be considered with the understanding that a Master's degree must be achieved prior to receiving tenure.
  • Master's degree in related field preferred.

Work Experience

  • Two (2) years or more of recent private sector experience in manufacturing, engineering or other related field.
  • Community College teaching experience or experience teaching adult learners, preferred.

Equipment Use/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities required

  • Knowledge and experience with common material science experiment equipment used for stress, strain, and other material properties.
  • Experience in analyzing data with spreadsheets and/or other software such as MINITAB.
  • Ability to effectively use data.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills necessary to relate to others verbally and/or in writing.
  • Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a variety of people.
  • Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to perform routine and unexpected duties with minimum supervision.
  • Proven ability to provide excellent customer service to students and staff in an academic setting.
  • High energy level with enthusiasm and interest in helping and supporting students, staff, and the general public.
  • Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
  • Adhere to the code of ethics, safety regulations, maintain confidentiality, and use sound judgment in regards to safety of self and others.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, including engaging in a team-teaching approach
  • Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to stand and lecture for multiple hours in a day.

 

 

Mental Demands

  • Candidate must possess an energetic and positive attitude.
  • Candidate must possess a desire to transmit knowledge to students so they can be successful.
  • Ability to work under pressure while possessing mature judgement and flexibility in regards to interruptions and schedule changes.
  • Must use good judgment in handling sensitive or difficult situations in a professional organization
  • Must be punctual and dependable.
  • An understanding of an appreciation for the community college philosophy and student population.
  • An interest in working with diverse student populations, who represent a wide range of age, ethnicity, national origin and ability.

 

 

Working Conditions

  • Ability to work in a lecture and lab environment.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours.
  • Ability to work in a high traffic, indoor office environment.

 

 

Method of application

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.grcc.edu/jobs  Grand Rapids Community College is only accepting online applications for this position.  Submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and three professional reference letters for full consideration.  The opportunity to apply for this position will close on December 9, 2019.  Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Grand Rapids Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Grand Rapids Community College is committed to a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment.  GRCC creates an including learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person.  It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, height, weight, national origin, disability, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by stated and federal law.  Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Mi 49503-3295.

Organization

Working at Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids Junior College (GRJC) was founded in 1914 by the Grand Rapids Board of Education after a resolution was passed by the University of Michigan’s faculty which encouraged the establishment of junior colleges in Michigan.

Today, GRCC’s eight-block downtown campus, encompassing more than 25 acres in downtown Grand Rapids, includes several classroom buildings, a learning center (including the Diversity Learning Center) and library, Spectrum Theater, the Applied Technology Center (which features a green roof), a remodeled music building, a fieldhouse with natatorium, a student center, Bostwick Commons, and the Calkins Science Center.

The college also offers instruction from a variety of regional centers in the metropolitan Grand Rapids area (including numerous local high schools, regional centers and its two Learning Corners on Wealthy St. and Seward Ave.) and on the West Michigan lakeshore (including West Ottawa High School, Careerline Tech Center, the Midtown Holland Center and Grand Valley State University's Meijer Campus in Holland).

In addition, GRCC has two Michigan Technical Education Centers (M-TECs in West Michigan. The Patrick Thompson M-TEC, part of GRCC's Lakeshore Campus, located in Holland, opened in Fall 2000 in partnership with the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District. The Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC ® in Grand Rapids opened in 2002. This world-class facility offers training in manufacturing, auto service, and building and construction trades.

To increase capacity to meet unprecedented demand, GRCC acquired the former campus of Davenport University on Fulton St. in downtown Grand Rapids and began offering courses at Sneden Hall beginning in the Fall 2009 semester.

In Winter 2010, more than 17,000 students enrolled in more than 1,900 liberal arts and occupational courses. The diverse student body represents students from Kent and surrounding counties as well as students from across the U.S. and 22 other nations. Another 10,000 learners are served by non-credit instructional opportunities. In addition to traditional classroom environments, students may also receive instruction through community and distant service-learning offerings, seminars, workshops, training classes, distance learning options and other educational formats. GRCC employs a faculty of more than 260 full-time and 590 part-time members as well as a staff of 430, all of whom are focused on the College’s priorities to be student-centered, collaborative, and flexible. Throughout its 90-year history of academic excellence, GRCC has maintained a solid reputation as a premier transfer institution and is nationally recognized for both its liberal arts and occupational programs. Many GRCC faculty members have been recognized regionally and nationally for their expertise and innovative teaching styles.

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