Job Description

Gogebic Community College seeks candidates for a full-time tenure-track faculty position to
teach English courses at our Ironwood campus and/or Copper Country Center beginning the Fall
of 2024. We seek a candidate with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication
skills, someone with the ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning, and one who
is familiar with student outcomes assessment.

This position reports to the Vice President of Academic Services. The salary for this position
begins at $53,531.98 on the MAHE BA +30/Initial Step schedule.

The College offers a generous benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision insurance Health
Care Benefits, retirement benefits, and employee paid leave programs. MAHE Benefits

It is important that there is recognition, acceptance, and adherence to the community college
mission and philosophy from our candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Providing lead instruction in English courses including but not limited to developmental
instruction in our Accelerated Learning Program, composition, literature, technical
writing, and creative writing.
• Selecting, developing, and revising course materials as necessary.
• Keeping students informed regarding course requirements, evaluation measures, and
attendance policies.
• Posting and maintaining regular office hours.
• Participating in faculty discussions of curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, and
teaching materials.
• Participating in department and college meetings and committees

Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of 18 graduate credits in English from a U.S. Department of Education
regionally accredited college or university and
• A Master’s Degree in English or related field from a U.S. Department of Education
regionally accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in English.
• Experience teaching English, community-college level preferred, with a broad background
in developmental, composition, literature, and creative writing

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, stand, and
climb. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up
to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to
adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure
to extreme heat or cold may be experiences.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outdoor conditions.
The job may require work on scaffolding or high places. The noise level in the work environment
is usually moderate

Don’t just work here... Live here.

About Our College:
Gogebic Community College is more than a place to work. It’s a place to be. As an Aspen Award finalist and the premier provider of quality two-year education in Michigan’s
Upper Peninsula, Gogebic employs a community college approach in delivering university-level
quality.

Gogebic supports more than 1,000 students with small class sizes and an outcome focused philosophy.

Gogebic Community College’s “Go BOLD” motto prescribes a dynamic environment in which students and employees alike are supported as they do great work, live adventurous lives, and
build extraordinary futures.

A Bold Place to Work…
Gogebic is more than a community college… It’s a college community—known for supportive leadership and dynamic, down-to-earth employees.

A community institution at the heart of our region’s workforce, the College and its graduates uplift not only local economies, but those throughout Michigan, and beyond. Combining high
standards with a “serving the top 100%” approach, Gogebic Community College is a place to make a stand for your career…and make a difference in the lives of students.

Gogebic’s Mission
Gogebic Community College is a learning community that contributes to academic, cultural,
economic, and social success for our students and region.

Application Process
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested individuals should submit a portfolio containing all the following in one email,
or mailed in one envelope to the Human Resource’s Office:
1. Letter of interest
2. Detailed resume
3. GCC Application Form
4. Three references with current contact information
5. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
6. Other relevant material

careers@gogebic.edu
Debbie Janczak, Director of Human Resources
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 307-1324

Gogebic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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