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Employer: Northern Marianas College
DBA: Northern Marianas College
Address: P.O. Box 501250
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
96950 United States
Phone: 670-234-5498
Other Number: 670-237-6857
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Job Vacancy Announcement JVA
JVA Type: Replacement
Island Saipan
FLSA Covered? Yes, covered
DOD related? Not Indicated
PERM related? * No
VEVRAA related? Not Indicated
Original Number of Openings: 1
Number of Openings Currently Available 1
Specific Worksite location: Northern Marianas College
Job Classification: Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Job Title: Instructor, Languages & Humanities
Announcement Number: 14-12-29889
Job Classification: Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Opening Date: 12/19/2014
Closing Date: 1/3/2015
Salary Range: $41527.83 to $42981.3 / Annually
Job Title: Instructor, Languages & Humanities
Job Duties: Nature of the Position: This position is located in Northern Marianas College’s Division of Academic Programs & Services under the direct supervision of the Department Chair of Languages & Humanities. It is charged with the responsibility of assisting the College to fulfill its educational mission by providing instruction in English courses as assigned. The Department's primary focus is on excellence in teaching and student success. We recognize the value in working collaboratively in order to promote success in the classroom and professional growth. We are looking for faculty to join us in this pursuit. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated instructor to join our team of full-time faculty members and adjunct instructors who has the will and ability to take the initiative and is enthusiastic about improving and enhancing academic performance. Our goal is to have a team of professionals who share a dedication to excellence and who are committed to welcoming and supporting all students. The incumbent is expected to perform with minimal supervision a broad range of instructional and organizational work, including but not necessarily limited to the following: Duties and Responsibilities: • Participates in and contributes to Program Review and Outcomes Assessment (PROA) activities. • Teaches at least thirty (30) credit hours per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). • Uses a variety of teaching methods designed to enhance student learning and the development of critical thinking skills. • Prepares and revises curriculum, course guides, and syllabi for courses taught. • Reviews textbooks, tests, and other curricular materials for adoption. • Develops materials for use in developmental courses and recommends English materials to support courses. • Assigns student exercises for lab requirements and monitors student performance. • Administers placement tests, scores writing samples, and places students at the appropriate levels in the program. • Develops, administers, and scores tests and exams for the courses taught. • Evaluates student learning records and submits course grades; and maintains records of student performance and attendance. • Evaluates student writing samples at the end of the semester for own and others’ developmental writing courses. • Maintains office hours for consultation with students. • Exhibits sensitivity to students’ personal, cultural, and gender differences in a non-threatening learning environment. • Participates in faculty meetings, workshops, conferences, and available professional development activities. • Participates in departmental and/or institutional committee work and other college-wide activities. • As requested, conducts classroom observations of NMC faculty, both full-time and adjunct, and submits written reports of these observations to the Department Chair for faculty evaluation purposes. • Reviews the qualifications of adjunct faculty and applicants, and makes recommendations to the Department Chair regarding certification and hiring. • Assists the department in developing, revising, and implementing goals and objectives related to area of expertise. • Works cooperatively with other departments and programs in achieving NMC’s goals. • Strives continuously to improve teaching effectiveness, program quality, and professional competence. • Participates in ongoing departmental efforts to improve curriculum and the teaching-learning environment. • Shows commitment to work in a positive working environment. • For purposes of evaluation, develops and maintains a Performance Portfolio which documents teaching performance and outcomes; demonstrates involvement and achievement in College and community activities; and reflects continuous professional growth. • Willing to serve a term as Department Chair. • Maintains a good working relationship with department personnel and other College employees. • Assists with registration and provides academic advising for Liberal Arts majors • Review textbooks and other curricular materials for adoption, recommend books to NMC Library to support courses, and work with the NMC bookstore when ordering textbooks; • Actively and productively participates in ongoing assessment of courses within the employee's areas of expertise, and makes recommendations to the Chair and the department regarding improving student learning outcomes • Actively and productively participates in community activities for College representation, student recruitment, and other purposes of institutional advancement • Submit information in the form of monthly reports to the Chair on activities and accomplishments for the departmental monthly reports • Conduct periodic inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies with other languages and humanities faculty, in order to inform the Chair when repair or replacement of equipment and acquisition of materials or supplies are needed. Provide information and assistance to the Chair in budget matters relating to the department or program • Adheres to College policies and procedures. • Provides high-quality student and internal and external customer service. • Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
High School Diploma Required? Undetermined
Qualification Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: English: Master’s degree in English, English Literature, Comparative Literature, TESL, TESOL, English Education, Composition, Creative Writing or Linguistics; or Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in any of the aforementioned specializations. Applicants with online teaching experience and teaching experience in the Asia/Pacific region or other international education setting may be given preference. All post-secondary education degrees must be from a U.S. Department of Education recognized and accredited institution. All faculty candidates must demonstrate their knowledge of the subject matter they will teach, as well as their abilities to effectively teach in the assigned discipline. All candidates must have a demonstrable ability to work with various College stakeholders in a respectable and collegial manner.
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Hours per Week: 40
Hours per Day: 8
Payment Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Overtime Available: No
Overtime Rate: $1.5 - $1.5
Rate x 1.5 per hour Exempted: No
Specify All Payroll Deductions:
Required tools, supplies and Equipment to be provided:
Anticipated starting date of employment: Not Indicated
Anticipated closing date of employment: Not Indicated
Housing Provided: No
Food Provided: No
Transportation required: No
If transportation is required, daily transportation to and from the worksite(s) will be provided to the workers. Daily pick-up place(s) will be at:
Fringe Benefits:
Comments: How to Apply: Employment application forms are available at the Human Resources Office of the College and a pdf. file can be downloaded from our website: http://www.marianas.edu using Adobe Acrobat. Please submit the following documents to the HR Office: Complete Employment Application Form, Authorization for Release of Prior Employment Information/Consent to Background Check, Copies of all required/preferred degree/diplomas, and Copies of transcripts of all required/preferred degrees/diplomas (except high school). Optional: Cover Letter and Resume (Does not substitute for content that should be on the Employment Application). In your cover letter, please explain your teaching philosophy and describe your potential to contribute to the diverse NMC family and its mission. Finally, please provide examples of recent scholarly work. Failure to submit all these documents by the closing date will be acknowledged as incomplete and will be denied for consideration. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification (I-9) document form upon hire. NOTICE: NMC perpetually solicits applications for part-time/adjunct faculty in all teaching disciplines. Qualified individuals interested in teaching (online or on-site) are encouraged to apply. All applicants must include transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions attended, together with a resume and a completed and signed application for consideration.