Tribal Law Adjunct Instructor (On-Line)

Job Summary:

This is an adjunct instructor position, teaching the on-line Native Studies course, Tribal Law.  Minimum required credential is a Master’s or Juris Doctorate degree.  Adjunct instructors are part-time employees responsible for providing quality instruction to the students of Bay Mills Community College.  Instructors work under the direction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the respective Department Chair.  Instructors must meet academic and professional qualifications, be dedicated to academic excellence and a student-centered education, and support the mission and objectives of Bay Mills Community College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver and facilitate instruction in accordance with the signed contract, course syllabus, and published course catalog.   


• Meet all scheduled classes/labs/clinics for the entire allotted time.


• Use teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the course objectives.


• Provide course syllabi which include specific measurable course objectives, explicit grading criteria and scale, prerequisites, student responsibilities, sequencing of instruction, assignments, etc.


• Assess students’ mastery of course content and provide feedback on a continual basis both to the student and to the Assessment Coordinator.


• Maintain and submit records as required by the Office of Academic Affairs, Office of the Registrar, the Department Chair, and the Assessment Coordinator, meeting prescribed deadlines.


• Implement and adhere to the college’s Assessment of Student Learning Program.


• Recommend reference and instructional material to the Department Chair and the college library.


• Schedule and maintain any necessary hours of on-campus activities to include course planning and preparation, instruction, student advising, and general office hours.


• Participate with college committees and various college activities as requested or assigned, including meetings and events which may be scheduled outside the instructor’s designated class hours.


• Maintain a working knowledge of the BMCC administrative student management software system as it relates to classroom management and the advising of students. Maintain working knowledge of the MOODLE system. 


• Support and participate in departmental recruiting efforts to maintain sufficient student population to sustain the department.


• Follow the college procedures and submit all required documentation for instructor absences, student complaints, violations of academic dishonesty, etc.


• Collaborate with the Department Chair in assessment and classroom-based research and assist in developing and refining curriculum as needed. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in curriculum development and instructing students individually and in groups.


• Knowledge or experience in alternative teaching strategies such as group projects, hands-on learning, practical applications, computer assisted instruction, distance learning or team-teaching.


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others, college and departmental committee experience preferred.


• Knowledge or experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.


• Knowledge or experience in working with Native Americans, in an educational setting preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum educational requirement is a Masters or Juris Doctorate Degree in Tribal Law, Native American Studies or related field, and a completed Bachelor’s Degree in Native Studies, Political Science, or related field from an accredited college or university.


• Minimum of five years experience working and/or teaching in Tribal communities.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit with occasional walking and standing. 


• Occasionally the employee must bend, reach above shoulder level, kneel, and push/pull. 


• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 


• The employee must use hands for repetitive action such as simple and/or firm grasping. 


• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.

To Apply:

Submit resume and application materials. Position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Interested candidates should upload the following documents.

• Letter of interest that addresses how the applicant meets the posted requirements


• Current resume


• Unofficial transcripts for all earned degrees (official transcripts required at time of offer)


• Proof of tribal enrollment, if claiming preference.


• References:
  
  
  
  • Provide a list of contact information and nature of professional relationship of at least three (3) professional references. Candidates may provide letters of reference if preferred.
  
  
  
  

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in said position.

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It is the policy of BMCC to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. However, BMCC Indian Preference in accordance with the spirit of the Indian Preference Act, PL 88-352-Sec. 707 (1) July 2, 1972, may grant first consideration for employment to Indians.