Adjunct Instructor, Industrial Trades (part-time)

Kellogg Community College; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellogg Community College seeks qualified applicants to teach skilled trades at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center (RMTC) in Battle Creek, MI. The role focuses on hands-on instruction in Welding and related trades, with additional opportunities in Machining, CNC Programming, and Electrical/Robotics as needed.

Minimum qualifications include at least two years of recent skilled trades experience, and the ability to demonstrate hands-on techniques in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of and competency in basic industrial trades techniques and processes.
• Must be able to perform hands-on skill demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a hands-on lab/shop setting, explaining concepts and demonstrating skilled trades processes.
• Assist students with questions, grade tests, and perform administrative duties such as maintaining equipment and orienting new students.

Skills

Industrial trades

Job description

Position Summary

Kellogg Community College is seeking qualified applicants who have a passion to teach skilled trades students. The primary site for instruction is in Battle Creek at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center ( RMTC ).

Please apply if you have a desire to share your knowledge and experience in one or more of the following trades: * Welding (immediate need) If you have expertise in Welding, we especially encourage you to apply—these areas are in urgent demand, and your skills are needed now. Although not immediate there may be additional opportunities in the future for the following trades: * Welding Machining * Industrial Technology * Tool and Die * CNC Programming * Electrical * Electronics * Robotics

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

• 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 instructional lab in the Battle Creek area. 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

• Demonstrated knowledge of and competency in basic industrial trades techniques and processes in accordance to the specific trade standards. Must be able to perform hands-on skill demonstrations.
• A minimum of two (2) years of recent, work-related skilled trades experience.

Preferred but not Required

• Experience teaching at an educational institution; specifically, demonstrated hands-on industrial trades instruction skills.
• Journeyman or USDOL apprenticeship certificate in related trade.

Proposed Salary

According to the current Board-approved rates.

Essential Function Instruction

The instructor will be responsible for one-on-one instruction in a hands-on lab/shop setting.

• Teaching includes explaining concepts to students, hands-on teaching demonstrations of various skilled trades processes, assisting students with questions, and grading tests.
• The instructor will also be responsible for some administrative duties such as maintaining equipment, advising students, preparing materials, and orienting new student to Industrial Trades.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of recent, work-related skilled trades experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your area(s) of trade expertise. (Check all that apply.)
  • Welding
  • Machinist
  • Tool and Die
  • CNC Programming
  • Electrician
  • Electronics
  • Robotics
  • HVAC-R
  • Pipefitter
  • Maintenance Mechanic
  • Machinery Repair
• * Please indicate which day(s) you are available to teach. (Check all that apply.)
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
• * Please indicate hours you are available to teach. (Check all that apply.)
  • Mornings: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
  • Afternoons: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
  • Evenings: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET
• * There may be opportunities at one or more of our service area sites: main campus (Battle Creek), Eastern Academic Center (Albion), Grahl Center (Coldwater), and/or Fehsenfeld Center (Hastings). Of those campus locations, which do you prefer?
  • Battle Creek
  • Albion
  • Coldwater
  • Hastings
  • Online
  • No preference
• * 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)
• If other, please specify

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Journeyman license OR Apprenticeship certificate OR unofficial transcripts
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Professional Certification
• Other Certifications
• Other Document