WHAT IS THE FACULTY DIVERSITY INTERNSHIP?
Hawkeye Community College’s Faculty Diversity Internship Program (FDI) is an intensive teaching program that will positively impact classrooms at Hawkeye Community College and across the state and country. The emphasis of the program is on providing underrepresented populations opportunities to explore teaching on a community college campus. Through this exploration and teaching experience we aim to enhance the overall educational experience by creating a staff and faculty that are reflective of the growing diversity of Hawkeye Community College and our global community.
WHY A FACULTY DIVERSITY INTERNSHIP?
Today, the college student population encompasses great cultural and ethnic diversity, as well as a mixture in academic preparation, learning styles, and socio-economic backgrounds. Hawkeye's Faculty Diversity Internship Program attracts individuals into a teaching career as potential faculty who reflect the diversity of our student body. This diversity is important because it impacts the attitudes and minds that we are charged in shaping into productive citizens. This charge reflects the commitment we maintain towards creating a truly positive campus global community.
THE COLLEGE
Hawkeye Community College is the fourth largest community college in Iowa with approximately 5,800 credit students. In addition, Hawkeye boasts one of the largest percentages of culturally and ethnically diverse students. Its main campus is located in Waterloo and the college operates several centers in outreach locations. The college offers more than 45 vocational and transfer programs. Hawkeye is a recognized leader among Iowa community colleges in the number of transfer students Hawkeye sends to four-year colleges and universities.
THE COMMUNITY
Waterloo-Cedar Falls is located on the scenic banks of the Cedar River in northeast Iowa. The area boasts a variety of attractions, museums, performing arts, festivals and events, and many unique shopping and dining experiences.
COMPENSATION
Interns will be paid a competitive stipend to assist in one class with a Hawkeye instructor for one semester. Upon completion, individuals who successfully complete the program are encouraged to apply for future opportunities as instructors at the college.
ELIGIBILITY
Persons who are interested in a career as a community college instructor, have expertise in a subject area (either academic or vocational), and have not had paid professional, post-graduate teaching experience are eligible to participate in the Faculty Diversity Internship Program. This includes:
- Graduate students nearing completion of master's degree from accredited colleges or universities.
- Master's degree holders who have not had post-graduate teaching experience.
- Bachelor's degree holders with a minimum of two years of full-time occupational experience in a vocational/technical area.
- Associate's degree holders with a minimum of six years of full-time occupational experience in a vocational/technical area.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF INTERNS
- Provide classroom instruction.
- Attend scheduled meetings with Mentor.
- Provide regular feedback to Mentor.
- Maintain grade and attendance records.
- Maintain necessary academic standards for classroom instruction.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested persons should submit the following:
- Completed Faculty Diversity Internship Program application
- Completed adjunct application and required materials (resume, transcripts)
The application deadline is July 27, 2007 for Fall semester classes.
Application materials should be sent to:
Faculty Diversity Internship Program
Hawkeye Community College
Human Resource Services
P.O. Box 8015
Waterloo, IA. 50704-8015
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview based on:
- academic preparation or occupational expertise,
- subject matter competence in a discipline where faculty are needed,
- potential for excellence in teaching, and
- demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty.
HAWKEYE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hawkeye Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, activities, admission procedures, or employment practices. Students, prospective students, employees, or applicants for employment alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator, Human Resource Services, Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015, telephone 319-296-4405.
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