Delta College is seeking faculty members committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. The candidates for faculty positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people’s lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative.
Delta believes that faculty are the heart of the institution. We are seeking faculty members who are energized by the community college pathways and inclusivity/equity initiatives, and see it as their job to support a diverse set of learners inside and outside the classroom. Delta embraces the notion of life-long learning and continuous improvement, and so is looking for those with a sincere desire to self-reflect on personal instructional practices and work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning for all students. The faculty members that Delta seeks to hire live a daily work-commitment to the democratic ideal espoused in Delta’s mission.
The Welding Discipline at Delta College is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty member committed to equity, retention, and completion for student success. The instructor will be responsible for effective teaching in the face-to-face classroom. Potential candidates will have the ability to teach face-to-face courses during the evenings and nontraditional times as needed. In addition, we seek candidates whose pedagogy, research, and continuous professional development have prepared them to engage with the college’s commitment to belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI).
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Welding Discipline at Delta College is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty member committed to equity, retention, and completion for student success. The instructor will be responsible for effective teaching in the face-to-face classroom. Potential candidates will have the ability to teach face-to-face courses during the evenings and nontraditional times as needed. In addition, we seek candidates whose pedagogy, research, and continuous professional development have prepared them to engage with the college’s commitment to belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI).
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The role of the Welding Instructor is to provide knowledge in his/her field of expertise and to promote various student-centered learning activities that will stimulate an interest in critical thinking and a desire for life-long learning. Various teaching strategies, learning styles, and delivery methods including new technology systems will be utilized to reach this goal. Classes will be held in person. The Welding teaching position will teach, lecture and instruct laboratory course work in related curriculum.
The specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:
The specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and vision of Delta College.
- Focus on supporting and assessing student learning and academic achievement.
- Continually develop appropriate innovation in learning and teaching to meet diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Collaborate voluntarily and energetically with colleagues in the academic discipline and with other faculty colleagues to develop effective learning experiences for a diverse student body.
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diversity based on the college statement on diversity.
- Integrate international and intercultural experiences in the College, community, and curriculum.
- Serve the community through outreach activities.
- Make effective use of appropriate technology in the performance of the listed responsibilities and accountabilities.
- Participate fully in shared governance as a full member of the academic community.
- Teach at least 30 equated credit hours annually in a variety of settings including day, evening, weekend on campus.
- Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth.
- Engage fully in course, discipline, and program development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.