• Engineering: Earned Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in an Engineering field with minimum 18 graduate credits relevant to Aerospace, Biological, Biomedical, Civil, Chemical, System Design, Environmental, Energy, Engineering Physics, Mechanical, or closely related field of Engineering required.      

• Physics: Earned Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Physics or Engineering discipline relevant to teaching assignment required OR Master's degree in related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in Physics or relevant Engineering discipline required.

The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following:

• Two (2) years teaching experience.

• Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of his or her discipline.

• Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities in order to identify and implement effective teaching strategies that foster student learning.

• Make a reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and ensure that his or her evaluations of students reflect each student's performance.

• Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in the classroom or an online environment.

• Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law.

• Demonstrate mastery of course material, come to class prepared to teach the days lesson (including preparing all handouts, exams or other materials before the start of class), and present the material conscientiously.

• Teach course(s) in accordance with the description in the Course Master and in accordance with Department and/or standardized course policies. It is recognized that the methods, procedures, and interpretations of various instructors may differ.

• Make himself or herself available for student consultations and provide guidance yo students to promote student learning and success.

• Meet all scheduled classes and final examinations as scheduled.

• Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner.  Maintain appropriate records of students' attendance, intermediate, and final grades; submit required reports to the appropriate office by the scheduled deadlines.

• Develop and distribute an effective course syllabus, following the guidelines of the College policies and incorporating required elements of the course master; adhere to the written syllabus throughout the semester, within reasonable limits; participates in the College course evaluation process.

• Be informed of the College support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.

• Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled staff meetings.

• Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff so as to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere.

• Notify the Associate Dean as soon as possible if you are unable to meet scheduled class session; schedule personal vacations to coincide with the College.

• Responsible for performing, analyzing and reporting assessment of student learning.

About Henry Ford College

We, of Henry Ford College, are dedicated to the education and enrichment of our students and community. As a comprehensive community college with a diverse student population, we value teaching and learning. To prepare our students for a rapidly changing world and workplace, we are committed to providing knowledge, communication skills, and cultural opportunities. We foster critical thinking, creativity, integrity, and self-esteem. Ours is a tradition of building futures. We measure our success by the success of our students in a democratic, diverse, and increasingly technological nation.

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