Position Summary

Who We Are : Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential.

As an institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities.

As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities.

This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students’ self-efficacy, for cultivating a sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom.

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job :

Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and

participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy).

As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan.

Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties / Major Accountabilities section :

• Professional development
• Curriculum Development
• Collegial Responsibilities
• Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.
• Communication
• Safety

Specific Teaching Assignment :

Faculty member may be responsible for teaching classes in Choir, Chamber Singers and Voice, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery.

Minimum Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

and / or ability required.

1. Masters degree in Music, Music Education, Master of Arts in Music, or Master of Fine Arts in Music from an accredited institution.

2. Experience conducting a vocal ensemble.

3. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.

4. Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

5. Mathematical Skills : Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

6. Reasoning Ability : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete

variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

7. Technology Skills : Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.

8. Other Skills and Abilities : Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.

Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.

A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service. Additional Desirable Qualifications 1.

Higher education teaching experience. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions 1. The employee must be able to move about 2 / 3 of the time and be stationary about 1 / 3 of the time.

S / he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement / activities.

2. S / he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.

3. The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently

particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).

4. S / he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.

5. If applicable, must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry.

Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate gloves. Work Schedule Faculty are required to maintain office hours and will make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

Last updated : 2024-05-30