Job description

Benton Harbor, MI

Posting Number: 0000999
Reports to:
Dean of Career and Workforce Education

Department: Career & Workforce Education
Classification: Faculty
Full or Part-time: Full Time

Job Summary:

Position teaches courses in Computer Information Systems with a primary focus on Software Engineering and Web Development. Position creates an engaging, inclusive learning environment that emphasizes current industry standards, programming best practices, and real-world applications. This is an in-person position.

Essential Functions:

1. Designs and delivers effective instruction as assigned through traditional, online, and hybrid formats, using course outlines approved by the College Curriculum Council. 2. Advises students within academic discipline (or closely related field) and holds posted office hours, as required by the faculty contract. 3. In collaboration with departmental colleagues, designs/selects and implements appropriate assessment of student learning at the course and program level. 4. Assists department chair in developing class schedules and department budget, when appropriate. 5. In collaboration with department chair or chairs designee, selects and orders course textbooks in a timely fashion. 6. Submits contract, grades, and other required paperwork within prescribed timelines. 7. Assists department chair in orienting and mentoring new full-time and adjunct faculty, as needed. 8. Contributes to the Colleges governance by serving on instructional committees, task forces, or other College-wide workgroups and attends departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings. 9. Recommends equipment and software needs to Instructional Division Dean. 10. Develops and maintains relationships with appropriate external constituencies (e.g., area high schools, community agencies, advisory committees). 11. Collaborates with instructional administration in conducting program/discipline area reviews and other continuous improvement activities in teaching and learning, including periodic curriculum reviews. 12. Effectively integrates the use of instructional technology in instruction, when appropriate. 13. Remains current in the discipline taught as well as in current trends in teaching methodologies for their specific discipline. 14. Participates in graduation exercises. 15. Contributes to decision-making in a productive manner. 16. Participates, as requested by instructional administration, in the interviewing and selection process for full-time faculty. 17. Maintains the highest ethical standards in relationships with constituencies, research activities, and business dealings with and on behalf of the College, per College policy. 18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

Accountabilities:

Job Specifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field.

Strong background in programming, software development, and web technologies.

Experience in agile development, cloud services, database integration, and modern full-stack web frameworks.

At least two years of full-time, non-teaching professional experience in software engineering, web development, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a community college environment serving a diverse group of students.

Masters degree, MBA, or higher in a related field.

Relevant industry certifications desired (e.g., PCEP, PCAP, Linux+, Cloud+)

Teaching experience in higher education or professional training environments.

Other Highly Desired Qualities:

Passion for student success, equity, and inclusion.

Skilled in integrating instructional technology and hands-on project-based learning.

Demonstrated interest in ethical and practical use of AI tools in programming and instruction, with a commitment to preparing students for future of tech careers.

Commitment to staying current with technology trends and industry best practices.

Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Grade:
Salary Range: Based on highest education level achieved and Faculty Grid

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in-network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!

Virtual Campus tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMxd91KXcGs

SW Michigan information:
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Story on MLive: https://www.mlive.com/michigansbest/2021/06/summer-in-st-joseph-spend-a-michigans-best-day-with-beaches-great-food-wine-trails.html

Official transcripts required upon hire.

Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Please use a non-mobile device to fill out the application and upload documents. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses –two of which are located ten minutes from our namesakes breathtaking shoreline.

Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people – people who care deeply about our regions future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.

Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the colleges facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.

Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

LMCs main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet its less than a half-days drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis.

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