Announcement of Position Opening
4/08/2008
Position Title
Instructor - Developmental
Writing(10.5 month)
Job Summary
Develop and deliver Developmental Writing
curriculum that increases access and learning; implement a holistic
developmental writing education program to promote student learning; use
a variety of formats and methods effective for developmental education
students which include individual, small group, and classroom teaching
and significant use of technology.Responsibilities
·
Lead development of
instruction of outcome-based writing programs meeting the needs of the
diversified population of learners.
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Provide a positive learning
environment committed to NIACC student success by receptivity to various
learning styles, modes and methods.
·
Provide assistance in development
and implementation of department initiatives.
·
Exhibit collaborative, professional
and responsible work behavior.
·
Conduct effective instruction in all
assigned areas such as assessment of student writing skills and student
behaviors for recommending appropriate setting for
learning, plan and organize
instruction in ways which maximize student learning, effectively employ teaching
and learning strategies, modify instructional methods
and strategies to meet diverse
student’s needs, monitor learner and program outcomes, facilitate and provide
regular student feedback, effectively employ instructional
technology when appropriate, encourage development of writing skills and higher
order thinking skills through appropriate assignments, effectively communicate
subject
matter content to students, and contribute to the selection and
development of instructional materials, equipment and supplies.
·
Maintain a learner-centered
environment that promotes student development and persistence, create enthusiasm
for the subject, encourage student participation and
creativity, encourage
student responsibility for learning experiences, build student pride in
self-accomplishment; self-worth, use innovative methods, materials and
procedures for effective learning experiences, encourage students’ participation
in educational planning and goal setting, and learn and use NIACC and community
support
services and resources for the benefit of students.
·
Participate in periodic review and
evaluation of instructional programs.
·
Participate regularly in
professional learning activities such as internal and external workshops,
conferences, and/or individual research projects.
·
Prepare and submit all required
reports related to position.
·
Maintain current course syllabi and
outlines.
·
Assist in the budgeting and
scheduling process upon request of the Division Chairs.
·
Perform in a manner which
strengthens the coordination of all organizational components of the College,
including opportunities for student recruitment.
Qualifications
Required Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in English or Language Arts Education. Experience
teaching Developmental Writing. Motivated to use competency-based instruction
for a variety of writing levels to meet the needs of career and transfer
students. Ability to facilitate, instruct and track learning and
progress of multiple students with individual outcome objectives.
Ability to work collaboratively with Learning Support and Math Divisions
for a learner-centered environment. Flexibility of work schedule to meet
student and program needs
Preferred
Master’s degree in a related field; experience teaching
developmental writing; experience with tutoring and technological delivery
systems in a laboratory setting. Experience with curriculum development.
Experience working as a member of a team.
Salary/Benefits
Salary based on education and experience.
Fringe benefits of Blue Cross/Blue Shield major medical health
insurance, eye care, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement
benefits as provided by Social Security and Iowa Public Employees’
Retirement System (IPERS) or TIAA-CREF.
Employment Date
Summer 2008 (possible July 2008 start)
Materials Required
cover letter
NIACC application form and
Comments Sheet
resume with references
transcripts (unofficial copies
acceptable)
Interviewees
will provide a 15-minute micro-teaching demonstration on the content of
their choice.
Be prepared to
discuss creation of an individualized developmental writing program.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
Application Information
- To be considered an applicant, you must
complete a NIACC application form. A resume will not replace the
application form.
- Only applicants with complete materials will be
considered.
- Please remember to sign your application.
- Return application materials to:
North Iowa Area Community College
Attention: Human Resources
500 College Drive
Mason City, IA 50401
- Appointments will be scheduled with those
individuals selected for an interview.
- Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.
- When the selection process has been completed,
all applicants will be notified in writing.
Requests for reasonable accommodation during the
application and/or interview process should be made to the Human
Resources Office (641) 422-4211.
North Iowa Area Community College is committed to
the policy that all persons shall have access to its programs,
facilities, and employment without discrimination based upon race,
religion, color, creed, gender, national origin, marital status, age,
physical or mental disability as required by Title VII of the 1964 Civil
Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and Section 504 of
the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires
that the College obtain documentation from every individual who is
employed which verifies identity and substantiates his/her right to work
in the United States.
Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX,
Title VII, or Section 504 may be directed to Shelly Schmit, EEO/AA
Officer, Human Resources, 500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa 50401 or
via telephone at 641-422-4211. Inquiries may also be directed, in
writing, to the Mason City Human Rights Commission, Iowa Civil Rights
Department, or to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights,
Department of Education, Kansas City, Missouri.
The College
North Iowa Area Community College has the distinction
of being the first public two-year college in the state of Iowa, having
been established in 1918 as Mason City Junior College. NIACC is an
integral part of the educational, cultural, and economic foundation of
the nine-county region it serves. The College operates a main campus in
Mason City, a progressive community of 30,000 located halfway between
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Des Moines, Iowa. The main campus
encompasses over 500 acres of land, including contemporary facilities,
an agricultural technology center, athletic facilities, and lakeside
student housing. Mason City and surrounding communities provide a strong
manufacturing, retail, and medical base with outstanding schools and cultural and
recreational opportunities.
Go to Position Openings
North Iowa Area Community College,
500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401
423-1264 or 1-888-GO NIACC
www.niacc.com
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