What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor, English position at Kellogg Community College?
External Posting Number
20130531P
Position Number
ADJ-222
Position Title
Adjunct Instructor, English
Position Type
Adjunct
Classification
Adjunct
Department
Arts and Communication
Division
Instruction
Discipline:
English
Work Schedule
Varies based on teaching assignments.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following
SEE JOB DUTIES BELOW.
Position Summary
This part-time adjunct instructor position reports to the Chair, Arts and Communication.
Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources, and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo and Lansing, 60 minutes to Grand Rapids and within 3 hours of Detroit, Chicago, and Indianapolis.
Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources, and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo and Lansing, 60 minutes to Grand Rapids and within 3 hours of Detroit, Chicago, and Indianapolis.
KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:
- Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
- Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
- Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
- Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area, presentation venues, and could be at one of KCC’s regional sites outside of the Battle Creek area. Travel by car may be required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 – 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and, may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned Master’s Degree in English or a Master’s Degree with at least 18 graduate credits in English course work from an accredited institution at the time of application; attach unofficial transcript showing coursework completed and degree conferred.
- Minimum of one year successful teaching experience.
- Experience using instructional technology.
- Must have ability and means to travel among regional work sites.
Preferred but not Required
- Post-secondary face-to-face teaching experience.
- Experience in a community college setting.
Proposed Salary
Based on current Board-approved rates.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the postings closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted – any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail hr@kellogg.edu.
Projected Hire Date
External Posting Date
04/01/2025
External Closing Date
04/30/2025
External Closing Time
9:00 a.m. ET
Internal Posting Date
04/01/2025
Internal Closing Date
04/30/2025
Job Duties
Essential Function
INSTRUCTION
Description
- Provide instruction in English in a variety of education settings in accordance with College policies and practices.
- Prepare course materials in English according to accreditation and best practices in collaboration with English faculty.
- Utilize multiple strategies to facilitate learning while creating effective student assessment. Create an inclusive and respectful learning environment for students.
- Produce timely course materials including a course syllabus and schedule according to College and Department practices.
- Complete required reporting processes such as entering grades, maintain confidentiality procedures and accurate course records.
- Attend Department and College meetings as required.
- Respond to student and College communication in a timely manner.
- Assume teaching assignments at various College locations. Hours and modalities may vary. Collaborate with Department Chair to establish program schedule to meet student needs. Meet according to assigned class schedules.
