POSITION TITLE:

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR - Tenure Track

Delta College is a community college serving Bay, Midland and Saginaw Counties in the east-central portion of Michigan. Residing in the district are 400,000 people, with three main cities - Saginaw (population 70,000), Bay City (40,000) and Midland (38,000). The Delta campus opened in 1961, and two major renovations have taken place since - a $26 million expansion completed in 1999, and a $42 million project that was recently completed. The College is a charter member of the National League for Innovation in the Community College, in recognition of the range of creative programs offered. Located in the beautiful Saginaw Valley near Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron, inhabitants enjoy easy access to many outdoor water and recreation activities. The Bay, Midland and Saginaw areas feature a wide range of cultural events and festivals all year and are only 1-2 hours from Detroit/Ann Arbor and other metropolitan areas such as Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Chicago. The Tri-Cities boasts some of the most affordable housing in the nation with outstanding choices to live, raise a family, and enjoy a quality of life. In addition, the cost of living is considered among the most reasonable in the nation.

Delta is a learning centered institution that focuses on the diverse post-secondary learning needs in our community. Delta provides quality learning opportunities and recognizes learning can take place 24 hours a day, every day, in and out of the classroom, and on and off campus. Learning is our primary measure of success.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and vision of Delta College.
• Focus on supporting and assessing student learning and academic achievement.
• Continually develop appropriate innovation in learning and teaching to meet diverse learning styles and needs of students.
• Collaborate voluntarily and energetically with colleagues in the academic discipline and with other faculty colleagues to develop effective learning experiences for a diverse student body.
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diversity based on the college statement on diversity http://www.delta.edu/diversity/
• Integrate international and intercultural experiences in the College, community, and curriculum.
• Serve the community through outreach activities.
• Make effective use of appropriate technology in the performance of the listed responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Participate fully in shared governance as a full member of the academic community.
• Teach at least 30 equated credit hours annually in a variety of settings including day, evening, weekend, on campus, and off campus.
• Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth.
• Engage fully in course, discipline, and program development.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Teach software, hardware, and computer science/information technology courses involving emerging technology. Develop new courses and assist with curriculum development and assessment. Evening, weekend, off-campus center teaching of students having diverse academic backgrounds in multicultural settings will be required. Participation in division and college governance and demonstration of ongoing educational and professional growth are required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or other related discipline. (If the Master's degree is not related to computers, undergraduate major must be computer-related, or the applicant must have successfully completed equivalent computer-related courses.)
2. Minimum of two years' work experience at a significant professional or technical level in the field of computers.
3. Demonstrated currency at a significant professional or technical level in the field of computers.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES CONSIDERED:

1. Significant professional or technical work experience in the field of computers.
2. Curriculum and/or course development experience.
3. Substantive multicultural experience (for example: urban community service, academic course work in minority or foreign language studies, or teaching experience with minority students).
4. An ability to teach in a variety of formats, including on-line.
5. Community college teaching experience.

POSITION RANK: Instructor

START DATE: Fall, 2006

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. Review will begin in October.

. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter with position title, resume, three current letters of professional reference, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. To request a job vacancy notice visit our website at http://www.delta.edu/, email a request to mailto:humres@alpha.delta.edu, or call 989-686-9107. Completed application materials should be addressed to: Human Resources, J101, Delta College, University Center, Michigan, 48710.

Cost of filling the position can also be a factor in the decision about whom to hire.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Delta College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Delta does not discriminate in employment, education, public accommodation or public service on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, height, weight, arrest record, veteran status, disability, or other classifications as required by applicable U.S. federal, state or local law.

TITLE IX COMPLIANCE: Delta College affirms its commitment to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy or compliance with Title IX may be directed to the Equity/Title IX Compliance Officer (Margarita Mosqueda) located in Office J101, telephone 989-686-9547, or email: momosque@delta.edu. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education.

Delta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Smoke/Drug Free workplace.