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Instructor, English and Reading

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is open to internal and external candidates at this time. To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted – any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant.

As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a writing assignment and will conduct a teaching demonstration.

If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or email hr@kellogg.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Information

External Posting Number 20130514P
Position Number 1599
Position Title Instructor, English and Reading
Position Type Faculty
Classification Faculty
Department Arts and Communication
Division Instruction
Discipline: English
Work Schedule
This is a regular, full-time, tenure-track position. Assignment is a 166-day schedule of 14-16 contact hours per week. Work may require day and evening hours at various locations during the fall and spring semesters with an expectation of regular campus presence. Potential for summer hours also exists.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following
See job duties below.
Position Summary
This regular, full-time, tenure-track faculty position reports to the Chair, Arts and Communication. They are responsible for lecture instruction according to course outcomes in English and Reading discipline(s) where they are qualified to teach according to Higher Learning Commission standards, such as Composition, Transitional English, Reading, and related disciplines. Teaching full load is expected each Fall and Spring academic semester primarily at the main campus in Battle Creek, Michigan, via online instruction, and other locations, as needed. Travel to other regional campuses and locations is required for instructional assignments, departmental and college meetings, training, and events. Full-time faculty engage in continuous improvement of curriculum, professional development, student recruitment and retention, and college and community service commensurate with skills and experience.

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.
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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, sitting, stooping, bending, 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
  1. Master’s degree English or related discipline, or a Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English or a related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university (attach unofficial transcripts showing courses completed and degree(s) conferred).
  2. Successful teaching experience in an educational setting.
  3. Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, and experience working with a diverse population.
  4. Demonstrated evidence of understanding of, and commitment to, the community college mission.
  5. Must have the ability and means to travel to main campus and among instructional locations.
Preferred but not Required
  1. Minimum of two (2) years of community college teaching experience.
  2. Additional discipline studies in both writing and developmental English and Reading.
  3. Experience in planning and implementing reading initiatives to support student success at or above the secondary education level(s).
  4. Experience in originating reading and English curriculum designed to retain students and to increase student success.
  5. Demonstrated teamwork capabilities.
  6. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and the future of higher education.
  7. Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology and current instructional design theory.
  8. Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.
  9. Professional or community experience in related academic disciplines.
  10. Experience teaching in face-to-face lecture and lab settings.
  11. Experience teaching and developing courses in the online (asynchronous), remote synchronous (via videoconference), and/or hybrid instructional formats/modalities.
  12. Experience teaching and developing co-requisite model courses (ALP).
  13. Experience serving as a Lead Instructor/coordinator, providing guidance to full-time and adjunct faculty colleagues who teach the coordinated course(s).
  14. Experience with the student learning assessment cycle, including collection and reporting of assessment data, analysis of trends, and action planning for improvement of student learning and quality of curriculum based on assessment results (“closing the loop”).
  15. Experience in implementing Service Learning in a post-secondary environment.
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/
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open to internal and external candidates at this time. To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted – any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant.

As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a writing assignment and will conduct a teaching demonstration.

If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or email hr@kellogg.edu.
Projected Hire Date 08/16/2024
External Posting Date 04/16/2024
External Closing Date 05/22/2024
External Closing Time 9:00 a.m. EST
Internal Posting Date 04/16/2024
Internal Closing Date 05/22/2024
Job Duties

Essential Function INSTRUCTION
Description
  • Teach transferable lecture courses in English and Reading disciplines, such as English, Transitional English, Reading and related disciplines, by planning, organizing, and delivering instruction using classroom or varied modalities to promote student success within the community and college setting in accordance with college policies and practices.
  • Develop and coordinate curriculum and prepare course materials according to accreditation and best practices, independently and/or in collaboration with other faculty.
  • Adhere to and continually improve intended course outcomes and develop learning activities, strategies and assessments necessary to achieve course outcomes.
  • Engage with key stakeholders to assure that curriculum is current and relevant as necessary for transfer and program preparation.
  • Submit student attendance, grades, and other records according to the determined deadlines.
  • Assume teaching assignments at all College locations, within all College hours of operation, collaborate with Department Chair to establish a course schedule to meet student needs and in all modalities as needed.
  • This position may be assigned to support specific reading curriculum design projects in support of student success.
Essential Function STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Description
  • Support the Arts and Communication Department by helping to recruit and retain students in departmental courses and supporting service learning in English and Reading courses.
  • Commit to the advancement of outcomes related to historically underrepresented populations in all English and Reading courses.
  • Serve as a subject expert and enthusiast for students and others seeking information about careers and further education in the discipline(s) taught. Represent the College in activities to promote English and Reading education and encourage student enrollment and completion.
  • Collaborate with the Admissions Department and the Marketing and Communications Department in program recruitment, promotional, and admission efforts.
  • Support and cultivate collaborative partnerships with K-12 school systems and other post-secondary educational institutions to maximize the number of students served by KCC’s English and Reading courses.
  • Collaborate with administration to create intentional reading programming in support of student success which may include special projects in collaboration with Student Affairs and with discipline areas outside of assigned academic department.
  • Collaborate with secondary and postsecondary colleagues to generate opportunities for articulation, dual enrollment, and Early College.
  • Develop strategies intended to improve student access, student success, and cost efficiency.
  • Maintain office hours; foster relationships with students to inspire, mentor, and support students in need to encourage retention, persistence, and completion.
Essential Function CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Description
  • Maintain current knowledge of trends in the discipline(s) taught and of best practices in educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
  • Collaborate with administration and faculty to maintain continuous quality improvement processes and plan appropriate strategies based on assessment of student learning.
  • Participate cooperatively in instructional meetings and committees.
  • Seek out and engage with institutional initiatives which enhance the mission of the College.
  • Provide service through leadership and participation on workgroups and College and community committees.
Essential Function SERVICE AND GROWTH
Description
  • Complete assessment responsibilities as it relates to quality initiatives and accreditation standards outlined by Kellogg Community College.
  • Mentor adjunct faculty in conjunction with department goals.
  • Collaborate with faculty colleagues and administration in strategic and budgetary planning to assure necessary resources.
  • Participate in institutional professional development training including but not limited to online teaching/learning and instructional design/delivery.
  • Be willing to teach in another discipline within the Arts and Communication Department, when applicable and according to qualifications and credentials possessed.
  • Other duties may include extracurricular activities.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Master’s degree or higher in English or related field, OR a Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English or a related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university? (Please attach unofficial transcripts showing courses completed and degree(s) conferred).
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have experience teaching in an educational setting?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Briefly describe your experience working in a diverse environment.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Briefly describe your understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Describe your successful teaching experience in distance education modalities, such as online (asynchronous), remote synchronous (via videoconference), and/or hybrid (with both asynchronous and face-to-face or other synchronous instruction).

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Briefly outline your personal teaching style and strategies.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * Do you have the ability and means to travel among regional work sites?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Albion Recorder
    • Battle Creek Shopper
    • CareerBuilder
    • Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • Coldwater Daily Reporter
    • Glassdoor
    • Hastings Reminder
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Indeed
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Internal Source
    • KCC Website
    • LinkedIn
    • Marshall Advisor
    • Michigan Works
    • Mlive
    • Other (please specify below)
  9. If other, please specify

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Professional Certification
  2. Other Document
  3. Other Certifications