Faculty, Biology (temporary)

Work Schedule

This temporary, full-time instructor will work one regular academic semester (Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 166 days), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 : 00 a.

m. and 10 : 00 p.m. Teaching responsibilities will primarily be at KCC’s Main Campus in Battle Creek with assignment at other campus locations as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following See job duties below. Position Summary This temporary, full-time instructor position reports to the Chair, Math and Science.

The position is responsible for instruction and delivery of Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and / or Basic Biology course outcomes, teaching full load for the Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 academic semesters primarily at the main campus in Battle Creek, Michigan, as well as instruction in various modalities, including but not limited to face-to-face, asynchronous online, remote synchronous (via video), and hybrid, as needed.

Other responsibilities include maintaining weekly office hours; participation in student learning outcomes assessment activities;

and participation in meetings and committees. Occasional travel to other regional campuses may be required for instructional assignments, departmental and college meetings, training, and events.

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, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three 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 and presentation venues. Travel by car required.

The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, 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

Master’s degree or higher (or international equivalent) in a field of life science OR a professional degree in the biomedical sciences (e.

g., MSN, MD, DO, DC, DPT, DDS, DVM or international equivalents) OR other advanced clinical degree awarded by a nationally accredited institution OR master’s degree or higher in science education combined with appropriate coursework in science or biomedicine.

Please attach unofficial transcripts showing courses completed and degree(s) conferred).

• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated successful experience teaching face-to-face and with the use of in-classroom and online technology.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, and experience working with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated evidence of understanding of, and commitment to, the community college mission.
• Must have the ability and means to travel to main campus and among regional work sites.

Preferred but not Required

• Evidence of postsecondary teaching experience in Human Anatomy and / or Human Physiology.
• Evidence of postsecondary teaching experience in another discipline area in the Math and Science Department, such as Exercise Science.
• Teaching experience at a community college.
• Experience teaching courses in different modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, fully online).

Proposed Salary According to the current Kellogg Faculty Association (KFA) contract agreement, commensurate with education and experience.

The current salary scales can be found at : https : / / kellogg.edu / about / departments / hr / employment-opportunities /

Benefits

Our faculty and staff are our most valuable resource and therefore our benefit package and salary scales are competitive.

To attract and retain the highest quality employees, our insurance, which includes medical and prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, starts on your first day of employment with Kellogg Community College.

In addition to competitive pay, Kellogg Community College offers full medical, vision and dental benefits to all administrative, support, faculty and maintenance staff.

In addition, these employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a generous leave package, as well as free KCC tuition for themselves and dependents, tuition reimbursement for educational advancement and a host of other optional incentives and discounts., TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTH CARE