Adjunct Faculty - College Learning Studies

Adjunct Faculty - College Learning StudiesDepartment: Advising & Student SupportLocation: Grand Rapids, MIThe College is seeking candidates to teach College Learning Studies including: Intro to College: The New Student Experience; Career Decision Making; Planning for Life Transitions; and Leadership in Action or other courses in the Summer and Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters at our downtown and Lakeshore campuses and in some area high schools.The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and connecting with students and a commitment to student success, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all students. An appreciation for working with adolescents and emerging adults in their successful transition to college is needed in this role. Flexibility and an engaging teaching style are important to success in this role.Adjunct needs are determined on a semester-by-semester basis, as are the number of sections offered each semester. GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday in different modalities such as Hybrid, Online & Virtual. For semester start and end dates, see criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists prior to employment with Grand Rapids Community College. Additional background check by public schools may be required depending on site assignment.Requisition ID: 1087Employee Group:Fall SemesterCompensation: to: Associate Dean - Advising and Student SupportPosting Opens: 02/24/2026Posting Closes: Open until filledESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSu2022 Teach GRCC course offering(s) in College Learning Studies including: Intro to College: The New Student Experience; Career Decision Making; Planning for Life Transitions; and Leadership in Action or other similar courses.u2022 Perform tasks normally expected of adjunct faculty members:u2022 Follow the required syllabus template.u2022 Use the required textbook as determined by the department.u2022 Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.u2022 State course outcomes clearly at the beginning of the course and state the criteria and procedures for evaluating student attainment of these objectives.u2022 Promote an intellectually stimulating atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to the attainment of high academic achievement and stated course outcomes.u2022 Keep accurate student academic records.u2022 Report grades by contractual deadline.u2022 Make reasonable accommodations as approved by the Disability Support Services to meet students' needs and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).u2022 Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).u2022 Make all reasonable efforts to respond to communication in a timely manner and provide reasonable means for student access to course information.JOB SPECIFICATIONSQualificationsu2022 Master's degree in any subject area, from an accredited institution required.u2022 Teaching experience at a community college preferred.u2022 Experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic backgrounds and skills preferredu2022 Experience working with high school age students and emerging adults with varying academic backgrounds and skills preferred.u2022 Participation in professional development and/or continuo

Created: 2026-03-04