Employment Opportunity

EO No: 2015-033



Position: Social Science Instructor
Salary: N/3/C-N/6/A $16,131.00-$17,819.00PA
Benefits: "Position is eligible for extended benefits"
Opening Date: March 5,2015
Closing Date: April 4,2015
Location:

Chuuk Campus/ Academic Programs
P.O. Box 879
Weno, Chuuk FM 96942

Mission Statement:

The College of Micronesia-FSM is a learner-centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic, career and technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.

Core Values:

Duties:

Teach up to 15 contact hours per week with one to four preparations of social science courses. Teaching classes in accordance with the goals and objectives of the course as described in the course outline. Maintaining accurate records of student attendance and student learning outcomes/grades, in accordance with COM-FSM regulations. Submitting records to Chairperson after the end of the semester/session. Keeping at least 5 office hours per week. Participating in one standing committee; may be asked to participate in adhoc committees. Participating in special College functions such as graduation. Participating in Division activities. This includes meetings, curriculum development and developing procedures for improving current classes. Participating in assessment activities. Participating in professional development. Attending to additional needs of the College or the community as agreed upon by the faculty member in consultation with their supervisor.


Minimum Qualifications:

Earned Master’s degree in Social Science or related fields from a US accredited institution with two year of full-time college teaching experience and experience with establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards in the field of work using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Prefer a strong background in Political science, history, and other related areas of social science. Ability to give evidence of exemplary teaching ability, initiative, interpersonal skills, and cultural sensitivity are essential.

Contact:
Applications are available at the College of Micronesia–FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college’s website at www.comfsm.fm.
Process:

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

  • A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
  • COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
  • COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
  • A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
  • A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
  • Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
  • A minimum of three professional reference letters; and
  • A brief teaching philosophy

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941

(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2015 followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.

The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.


The College of Micronesia–FSM is an equal opportunity employer.
FSM Citizens are encouraged to apply