RED LAKE NATION COLLEGEPOSITION TITLE:DEPARTMENT:REPORTS TO:REVISED:DEADLINE:Position DescriptionFaculty - AdjunctMultiple DepartmentsDean of Academic Affairs 2024Open until filledPRIMARY FUNCTION: Teach assigned course(es) and fulfill academic responsibilities. The following positions are needed:All Academic Areas will be consideredACCOUNTABILITY: The Faculty Member reports directly to the VP of Operations and Academic Affairs.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Teach, inspire, and retain as many students as possible through connection andengagement.Faculty are expected to teach the contracted number of credits per semester .Faculty are required to attend:oFaculty orientation at the beginning of the fall semester;oCommittee meetings, including Faculty Senate;oGraduation ceremonies at the end of the school year;oAll classes each semester; arrange for a contingency plan in the event of yourabsence (all absences must be approved by the Vice President of Academics);oOther meetings as requested by the Vice President of Academics.Faculty are required to submit:oCourse syllabi and office hours to the Vice President of Operations and AcademicAffairs by required dates;oCanvas course navigation established by required date; oFinal semester grades by the required semester-end dates;oStudent attendance reports in the required format at the required time;oAcademic Alerts must be submitted to Student Services;oCanvas Course shells;oAny other information required by the class standards.Faculty must maintain office hours for students for tutoring assistance. These hours mustbe in addition to classroom hours. Faculty are required to post of fice hours and classschedules prior to the beginning of each semester. The specific number of office hours isdetermined by the faculty status, i.e., full-time, part-time or adjunct.Faculty are required to be available for students and special duties as may be assignedduring final exam weeks or registration periods.Faculty must abide by the Faculty Handbook.Conduct orientation lectures for new classes at the beginning of each semester; assiststudents in the use of hardware and software applications; troubleshoot any hardware orsoftware problems that arise during class lectures.Clean monitors, keyboards, printers and CPUs internally and externally; determineneeded outside repair of equipment.Resolves or assists in the resolution of problems and/or complaints and initiatescorrective action as appropriate.Serves on various college committees and participates in professional organizations asappropriate to assignment.Professional Development: Faculty must continue with educational goals to meet theneeds of college accreditation, participate in appropriate professional associations, andstudy Anishinaabe language and culture through formal classes, in-service, or informallythrough local community events.Administrative Duties: Faculty are required to retrieve mail and notices at least weekly;follow the policies of the College as outlined in the Personnel Manual, EmployeeHandbook, College Catalog, Student Handbook and other publications of the College.Performs other related duties as required or assigned.EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:Teaching experience, preferably at an adult and post-secondary level.Teaching experience with diverse student populations.Teaching with online learning tools.Competency with Learning Management Systems.Ability to implement contemporary pedagogical philosophies, methods, and techniques,including multimedia, to develop and deliver instruction in classroom and lab settings.Able to develop instructional activities, course syllabi, course outlines, and othernecessary teaching material.Ability to effectively use appropriate technology and equipment.Knowledge of online learning.Ability to work collegially with all individuals in the tribal college setting.Knowledge of grant reporting.Ability to provide outstanding quality customer service and support to RLNC and allstakeholders. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of RLNC.Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture and demonstrated ability to work with Nativecommunities.EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:A Master's degree is required in the subject matter, Doctorate preferred in the teachingsubject.However, the disciplinary focus may vary. For candidates who do not meet the educationalcredentials, teaching justification may be accepted in the case of cultural, developmental, ornon-transferable courses.Candidates should have experience teaching at the college or university level and be able toteach courses at all appropriate levels. Other responsibilities include advising majors, serving oncampus committees and related departmental and college activities. Ideal candidates will be ofhigh energy, dedicated to students, motivated by strong commitment to the mission of Red LakeNation College.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.Possession of a valid MN driver's license.This position follows our Red Lake Tribal Member and Indian Preference Polic y.HOW TO APPL Y:Please email an employment application and resume/curriculum vitae to Tami Nendick, Dean of Academic Affairs at tami.nendick @rlnc.edu . Employment applications can be found on our website at: https://www.rlnc.edu/employment-opportunities .