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Job Vacancy Announcement Detail
| 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 |
| Contact Northern Marianas College via email | |
| Job Vacancy Announcement | JVA |
| JVA Type: | New |
| Island | Saipan |
| FLSA Covered? | Yes, covered |
| DOD related? | No |
| PERM related? * | No |
| VEVRAA related? | No |
| 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, Science |
| Announcement Number: | 17-01-42800 |
| Job Classification: | Education, Training, and Library Occupations |
| Opening Date: | 1/20/2017 |
| Closing Date: | 2/4/2017 |
| Salary Range: | $41527.83 to $42981.3 / Hourly |
| Job Title: | Instructor, Science |
| Job Duties: | Nature of the Position: The position is a 10 month faculty position under the direct supervision of the Chair of the Sciences, Mathematics, Health and Athletics Department. The department is charged with the responsibility of assisting the College to fulfill its educational mission by providing instruction in various science, mathematics, health and athletics courses. Duties and Responsibilities: • Participates in Program Review and Outcomes Assessment (PROA) activities. • Provides high-quality student and internal and external customer service. • Teaches a total of 30 credit hours per academic year (Fall and Spring), in the areas of: the Clinical, Physical and Biological Sciences, including Microbiology, Anatomy, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy and other related science areas as agreed upon by the Department Chair. • Assists with registration and provides academic advising for Liberal Arts majors and Science majors; • Exhibits sensitivity to students’ personal, cultural, and gender differences in a non-threatening learning environment; • Posts and maintains office hours for consultation with students; • Develops, administers, and scores tests and exams for courses taught; • Evaluates student learning, records and submits course grades, and maintains records of student performance; • Reviews textbooks and other curricular materials for adoption, recommends books to NMC Library to support courses, and works with the NMC bookstore when ordering textbooks and lab manuals. • Prepares, revises, and submits course guides and syllabi for courses taught as required; • 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 assessment measures of student learning outcomes; • Assists the department in developing, implementing, and revising goals and objectives related to areas 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 teachinglearning environment; • Actively and productively participates in departmental and/or institutional committee work and other college-wide activities; • Actively and productively participates in community activities for College representation, student recruitment, and other purposes of institutional advancement; • Actively and productively participates in faculty meetings, workshops, conferences, and available professional development activities; • Maintains lab area; ensuring that it remains reasonably sanitary and orderly, and promptly reports repair and maintenance problems; • Orders laboratory supplies in a timely manner, conducts periodic inventory of science lab equipment, materials, and supplies, and works in cooperation with the department Chair when repair or replacement of equipment and acquisition of materials and supplies are needed; • Provides information and assistance to the Chair in budget matters relating to the science program; • Assists the Chair by conducting classroom observations of department faculty, both full-time and adjunct, and submitting written reports of these observations to the Chair for faculty evaluation purposes when requested; • Develops and maintains for evaluation purposes a Performance Portfolio which documents teaching performance and outcomes, demonstrates involvement and achievement in College and community activities and reflects continuous professional growth. • Submits to the Chair information on activities and accomplishments for departmental monthly reports; • Maintains a good working relationship with department personnel and other College employees; • Adheres to College policies and procedures; and • Performs other duties as assigned. |
| High School Diploma Required? | Undetermined |
| Qualification Requirements: | Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from a U.S. Department of Education recognized accredited institution in the Clinical Sciences, Physical Sciences or Biological Sciences, plus two (2) year of post-secondary teaching. Applicants with teaching experience in the Asia-Pacific region or other international setting may also be given preference. All post-secondary education degrees must be from a U.S. Department of Education recognized and accredited institution. Vacancy Announcement 17-002 Northern Marianas College is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). All faculty candidates must demonstrate their knowledge of the subject matter that 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must have strong computer background including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, and database, preferably Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software applications. • Able to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculties, and other college stakeholders. • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail. • Capable of handling multiple tasks while maintaining composure under stressful conditions. • Completes and prioritize tasks accurately and in a timely manner. • Takes initiative and works both independently and cooperatively in a team environment. • Must be able to present information in clear and professional manner. • Contributes and promotes a positive and professional working environment and relationship with the college community and promotes a positive representation of the Sciences, Mathematics, Health and Athletics Department, Academic Programs and Services Division, and the College |
| 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: | All applicable taxes. |
| Required tools, supplies and Equipment to be provided: | As needed to perform duties. |
| Anticipated starting date of employment: | 1/30/2017 |
| Anticipated closing date of employment: | 9/30/2017 |
| 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: | 0 |
| Fringe Benefits: | Optional: Health, Dental, Life, and Retirement |
| Comments: | It is the policy of Northern Marianas College that equal opportunity be given to all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, gender, marital status, place of origin, religion, disability status, political affiliation, family relationship, or genetic information (GINA). The college reserves the right to waive or implement other qualifications to meet its needs and the right to reject all applicants or withdraw the vacancy should NMC determine such a position is no longer needed or able to be filled. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |