Adjunct Faculty - Theater, Middle College
- Employer
- Grand Rapids Community College
- Location
- Grand Rapids
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- Arts & Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Adjunct Faculty - Theater, Middle College
Date: November 9, 2018
Title: Adjunct Faculty - Theater, Middle College
Position number: 40
Work schedule: Fall / Winter semester
Reports to: Associate Dean of Evaluation and Hiring, School of Arts and Sciences
Closing date: Open until filled
General Information
The College is seeking candidates to teach TH 248: Introduction to Theater at our Middle College site in Ottawa Hills and possibly other locations. These classes involve teaching college-level material to upper-level high school students as part of GRCC's Middle College program. The candidate must be available to teach Tuesday and Thursday between 12 and 2:30pm in the winter semester. There is potential to teach in future semesters as well.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain accurate course records and submit related reports as requested. Effectively assess student performance. Create a safe and inclusive learning environment for students. Utilize multiple strategies to facilitate learning. Support the Department and College through other work normally expected of adjunct faculty members.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education
- Master's Degree or PhD in Theater or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline.
Experience
- Teaching experience preferred but not required.
- High School teaching experience preferred. Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills. Participation in professional development and/or continuous improvement activities.
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities. Ability to perform routine and unexpected duties with minimum supervision.
Mental Demands
- An understanding of and appreciation for the community college philosophy. An interest in teaching college-level material to high school students as part of a middle college program. An interest in working with diverse student populations, who represent a wide range of ethnicity, national origin and ability. Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule. High energy level with enthusiasm and interest in helping and supporting students, staff, and the general public. Ability to work under pressure while possessing mature judgment and flexibility in regards to interruptions and schedule changes. Must use good judgment in handling sensitive or difficult situations in a pleasant and professional manner.
Physical Demands
- Must have the physical capacity for lifting up to 25lbs.
Working Conditions
- Classroom environment in a high school academic setting.
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. Please include your resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. 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.
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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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