Faculty Employment

English Instructor

Gogebic Community College seeks innovative, collaborative and dynamic individuals for a full-time English Faculty vacancy within the Language and Arts division to teach courses in developmental level English, Interpersonal Skills, and Composition. Opportunities to teach literature and poetry classes may be available. This tenure-track position begins in August 2012.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will have the Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in English Composition or English Studies, or Master’s of Fine Arts in Writing
• A minimum of two years of full-time or equivalent part-time/adjunct teaching experience in college level English with particular familiarity and proven success in developmental level English courses
• Coursework, experience and/or teaching experience in composition and rhetoric, and developmental level courses
• Experience developing and teaching online courses or using other technology to support learning
• Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities
• A strong familiarity and acceptance to the community college form, function, philosophy and comprehensive mission
• Familiarity of innovative assessment techniques and strategies for classroom assessment
• Experience in interdisciplinary learning
• A track record of participation in the community and with professional organizations

GOGEBIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE is a fully accredited, full-service community college with a head count of approximately 1,400 full- and part-time students. The Ironwood, MI area offers a high quality of life in a rural setting. The college is located two hours from Duluth (MN), four hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul, and four hours from Green Bay (WI). Our location is in proximity to Lake Superior, the Ottawa National Forest, and numerous other state parks and recreational areas. Our webpage is www.gogebic.edu

Please submit the following items to be considered for the position:

• Gogebic Community College Application Form
• Letter of application (not to exceed 2 pages) that specifically explains ability to meet the qualifications and responsibilities of the position
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for application; official copies will be required upon employment)
• Two letters of recommendation that address aspects of your experience that have bearing on this position
• List of two additional professional references (name, position, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail)

Application materials are due by May 25 at 4:30 p.m. Materials should be forwarded to:

Human Resources
Attn: Linda Gustafson
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-4231 ext. 201

Certified Nursing Assistant Instructors - Houghton Campus

Qualifications

1. Current Michigan RN License
2. 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of long-term care facility experience
3. Experience teaching adults or a State of MI teaching certificate.

Applicants must complete a workshop entitled “Train the Trainer” workshop. Participants complete an examination at the end of the workshop to determine if they are ready to teach in the program.

Please call: Nicole Rowe, RN at 906-932-4231, ext 330 or 345

Adjunct Faculty Application Instructions

The following items are required from all Adjunct Faculty applicants before being considered for a position at Gogebic Community College:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts-copies are sufficient for application; official transcripts must be submitted upon hiring.
4. Completed Gogebic Community College Application for Employment.
5. Completed Adjunct Faculty Qualifications Form.
6. Proof of ASE certification.

Please address your application packet to:

Human Resources
Attn: Linda Gustafson
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-4231 ext. 201

GCC Application for Employment.