Faculty, Biology
Position Title
Faculty, Biology
Position Type
Classification
Faculty
Department
Mathematics and Science
Division
Discipline
Biology
Work Schedule
This is a regular, full-time, tenure-track position. Assignment is a 166-day schedule of 15-18 contact hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. 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. This position may entail work at least two evenings a week during the fall and spring semesters. Teaching responsibilities will occur at regional Academic Centers and at other approved KCC locations. This position will require the ability to instruct in a variety of modalities.
Position Summary
This full-time tenure track faculty 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 during fall and spring academic semesters. Instructional assignments will be made at various KCC locations including regional Academic Centers and other KCC approved locations. Instructional modalities may include, but not limited to face-to-face, asynchronous online, and other instructional modalities, as needed. Other responsibilities include maintaining weekly office hours; participation in student learning outcomes assessment activities; and participation in meetings and committees. Travel is required to regional campuses 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 degreeOR master's degree or higher in science education combined with appropriate coursework in science or biomedicine. (Please attach unofficial transcripts from an accredited institution showing courses completed and degree(s) conferred).
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated successful experience delivering instruction/training in lecture and lab settings face-to-face and in different modalities (for example, hybrid, fully online, by videoconference).
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, and experience working with a diverse population.
• Must have the ability and means to travel to main campus and among regional work sites.
Preferred but not Required
• Terminal Degree in a related field of study.
• 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 and/or using learning-centered pedagogy.
• Demonstrated teamwork capabilities.
• Evidence of professional, postsecondary, community service; and/or experience in implementing Service-Learning in a postsecondary environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of science course transferability in higher education.
Proposed Salary
According to the faculty salary schedule, commensurate with education and experience. Current salary scale:Faculty Salary Table 2025.xlsx
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 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 skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail [email protected].
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