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Muskegon Community College
Muskegon Community College is a center for lifelong learning that helps people attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. MCC is an associate degree-granting institution of higher education and an applied technology leader for high-tech, hands-on training.
With nearly a 100-year history of academic excellence, MCC is a public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With robust student success support, free tutoring, 20 athletic teams, events, clubs, and activities, MCC has an annual, full-time equated student enrollment of approximately 2,300 and an unduplicated headcount of 5,100.
Most recently, Muskegon Community College outranked all other colleges in Michigan for the rate of students who received federal financial aid and then transferred to continue their education at a four-year institution. The college's transfer-out rate was the highest in Michigan, 7 percentage points above the state average, and outpaced the average transfer rate across the nation.
The College has an annual operating budget (general fund) of $51 million and employs about 210 regular full and part-time staff and many adjunct faculty and student assistants. The College also offers 52 Associate degree programs and 24 certificate programs.
The main campus is located on a 111-acre campus in Muskegon which includes the Hendrik Meijer Library & Information Technology Center, Bartels-Rode Gymnasium, Frauenthal Foundation Fine Arts Center (including the Overbrook Theater and Art Gallery), Stevenson Center, the Science Center, the Health and Wellness Center, Art & Music Building, and MCC Golf Course.
Muskegon Community College also operates the Sturrus Technology Center and Fab Lab in downtown Muskegon andextension centers in Ottawa and Newaygo Counties.
Living in Muskegon County
Muskegon County residents enjoy 26 miles of sugar-sand beaches along Lake Michigan's shoreline, as well as one of America's only luge tracks at the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park and the regionally popular Michigan's Adventure Amusement & Water Park. An outdoor recreation hub with three state parks and swimming, fishing and boating on its many lakes and rivers, the Muskegon area offers dynamic downtown and beachfront restaurant and entertainment venues. The Muskegon Farmer's Market is the second largest in Michigan. Cruise ships dock in Muskegon, while a high-speed ferry connects the city to Milwaukee. Notable local museums range from rare art collections to an actual World War II submarine and a U.S. Navy ship used during D-Day.
Unofficial Transcripts must be submitted when applying to be considered.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 7th, 2026
This position begins in Fall 2026. Annual Load: 36
General Description:
Responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning; committed to student recruitment, retention and success; assessment of learning, development of curriculum and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non-traditional methodology. Contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to student success.
Required Skills
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Master's degree in Spanish (preferred) or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish.
2. A minimum of two years' relevant teaching experience, preferably in higher education.
3. Demonstrated excellence in communication and presentation skills, both oral and written, which transcend various audiences.
4. A passion for continuous learning and a dedication to support student success through the mission of the College.
5. The ability to facilitate varied teaching methods (i.e. lecture, class discussion, testing, presentations) to enhance student learning and completion.
6. Willingness to teach during the day, at night, and online, as well as at the main campus and extension centers.
7. Experience in educational theory and techniques, teaching, and experience at the post-secondary level preferred.
8. Participation in professional and community organizations.
9. Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to interact effectively with college staff at all levels and handle confidential information appropriately.
10. Demonstrated ability to work with varying populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities, and cultures.
11. Highly motivated and solution oriented with a high degree of integrity, ethics and dedication to the mission of the College.

Essential Function:

1. Teach assigned course load which may include day, night, and online courses, as well as at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time.
2. Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximizes documented student learning.
3. Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the discipline.
4. Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
5. Develop or assist in development of curriculum including review or revision to keep programs on the cutting edge.
6. Grade assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, return graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assign final grades for all students, meeting or exceeding all institutional deadlines for completion.
7. Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment
8. Ensure student opinion surveys are conducted for each class and then reviewed after summary information is available to assist with increasing student success.
9. Participate in the instructor evaluation process which assesses the following:
   • Content Expertise
   • Instructional Delivery
   • Instructional Design
   • Course Management
   • Special assignment work in which release time is being given
   • Non-teaching duties including, but not limited to:
     • Committee Work
     • Student Organizations
     • Governing Councils
10. Contribute to Department or College by working collegially with Academic Affairs or other teams to support or review processes; participate in councils, committees, and teams; and provide mentoring to new or part-time colleagues.
11. Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:
Mental Demands:
☒ Detailed Work
☒ Student Contact
☒ Deadline oriented
☒ Problem Situations
☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands
☒ Emergency Situations
☒ Confidentiality
☐ On-call Availability
☒ Continual Interruptions
☒ Working Alone
☒ Faculty Contact
☒ Working with Others
Physical Demands:
☒ Standing & Walking
☒ Sitting
☐ Reclining
☒ Carrying
☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs. ☐ Up to 25 lbs. ☒ Up to 50 lbs. ☐ 80 + lbs.
☐ Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending
☐ Climb or Balance
☐ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
☐ Squatting
☒ Handle or Feel
☒ Reach with Hands and Arms
☒ Talking or hearing
☐ Tasting/Smelling
☐ Working Overhead
☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person
☐ Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions
☒ Ability to Adjust and Focus
Work Environment:
☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.
☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.
Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.