LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE
Instructor, Engineering Technology & Physics
Instructor, Engineering Technology & Physics
DIVISION: Arts & Sciences
REPORTS TO: Dean, Arts & Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Natural Sciences
CLASS: Faculty
REPORTS TO: Dean, Arts & Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Natural Sciences
CLASS: Faculty
About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a comprehensive community college situated on the shores of southern Lake Michigan. The region provides a unique blend of resort-style amenities and a diverse economic base. The College’s district is home to the world headquarters of a Fortune 150 company, nuclear energy production, agriculture, and tourism. Recognized for its many beaches, nationally acclaimed golf courses, a flourishing wine industry, the region also provides a wide range of cultural, educational and professional opportunities for families. The College is within 90 minutes of downtown Chicago. The University of Notre Dame and Western Michigan University are within 45 minutes of the LMC campus.
Lake Michigan College is a comprehensive community college situated on the shores of southern Lake Michigan. The region provides a unique blend of resort-style amenities and a diverse economic base. The College’s district is home to the world headquarters of a Fortune 150 company, nuclear energy production, agriculture, and tourism. Recognized for its many beaches, nationally acclaimed golf courses, a flourishing wine industry, the region also provides a wide range of cultural, educational and professional opportunities for families. The College is within 90 minutes of downtown Chicago. The University of Notre Dame and Western Michigan University are within 45 minutes of the LMC campus.
Lake Michigan College is a dynamic institution offering over 100 degree and certificate programs through three campuses and a Technology Center. The College was recently named one of the country’s 50 fastest growing community colleges within its size range and is strongly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
LMC enrolls approximately 7,000 students annually and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC). It has an annual budget of approximately $29 million.
Job Summary
Develops, implements, and sustains Engineering/Engineering Tech/Physics courses, programs, and curricula mandated by the educational mission and goals of the College. Uses technology based instruction and develops Expected Student Outcomes. Creates an innovative and engaging learning environment.
Develops, implements, and sustains Engineering/Engineering Tech/Physics courses, programs, and curricula mandated by the educational mission and goals of the College. Uses technology based instruction and develops Expected Student Outcomes. Creates an innovative and engaging learning environment.
Job Duties
- Designs and delivers effective instruction as assigned through traditional, online, and hybrid formats, using course outlines approved by the College Curriculum Council.
- Advises students within academic discipline (or closely related field) and holds posted office hours, as required by the faculty contract.
- In collaboration with departmental colleagues, designs/selects and implements appropriate assessment of student learning at the course and program level.
- Assists department chair in developing class schedules and department budget, when appropriate.
- In collaboration with department chair or chair’s designee, selects and orders course textbooks in a timely fashion.
- Submits contract, grades, and other required paperwork within prescribed timelines.
- Assists department chair in orienting and mentoring new full-time and adjunct faculty, as needed.
- Contributes to the College’s governance by serving on instructional committees, task forces, or other College-wide workgroups and attends departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings.
- Recommends equipment and software needs to Instructional Division Dean.
- Develops and maintains relationships with appropriate external constituencies (e.g., area high schools, community agencies, advisory committees).
- Collaborates with instructional administration in conducting program/discipline area reviews and other continuous improvement activities in teaching and learning, including periodic curriculum reviews.
- Effectively integrates the use of instructional technology in instruction, when appropriate.
- Remains current in the discipline taught as well as in current trends in teaching methodologies for their specific discipline.
- Participates in graduation exercises.
- Contributes to decision-making in a productive manner.
- Participates, as requested by instructional administration, in the interviewing and selection process for full-time faculty.
- Maintains the highest ethical standards in relationships with constituencies, research activities, and business dealings with and on behalf of the College, per College policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum of a Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline required. Community college teaching experience preferred. Experience with program development preferred.
OTHER HIGHLY DESIRED QUALITIES: Commitment to student success; technically competent in standard office applications, instructional technology, and online instruction; ability to design and implement effective assessment strategies for measuring student learning; knowledgeable and committed to the mission and purposes of community colleges.
Application Process
Candidates must complete an online application for employment including a letter of interest and resume. For a complete position description and online application, please visit us at www.lakemichigancollege.edu/hr.
Candidates must complete an online application for employment including a letter of interest and resume. For a complete position description and online application, please visit us at www.lakemichigancollege.edu/hr.
