Adjunct Instructor, Communication, Prison Education Program
Job Description
Full job description
External Posting Number
20130521P
Position Number
ADJ-215
Position Title
Adjunct Instructor, Communication, Prison Education Program
Position Type
Adjunct
Classification
Adjunct
Department
Arts and Communication
Division
Instruction
Discipline:
Communication
Work Schedule
Weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday) between 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., and/or 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following
SEE JOB DUTIES BELOW.
Position Summary
KCC is seeking to fill the role of Adjunct Instructor, Communication for the Prison Education Program (PEP). The position will serve the Lakeland Correctional Facility population in Coldwater, Michigan. Instructors will be responsible for conducting face-to-face instruction on-site inside the prison, during weekday and/or weeknight evening hours. This part-time, adjunct position reports to the Chair, Arts and Communication and will be responsible for instruction and delivery according to course outcomes in Communication.
Specialized training is required prior to being able to instruct in the program, including up to about ten (~10) hours of training per Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)
Specialized training is required prior to being able to instruct in the program, including up to about ten (~10) hours of training per Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)
- Online training (4-5 hours)
- In-person training (1 hour)
- Facility tour and PEP orientation (1 hour)
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 a prison facility, working directly with a population of students that are incarcerated. Travel by car 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 Masters Degree in Communication from an accredited institution at the time of application; attach unofficial transcript showing coursework completed and degree conferred.
- Earned Masters Degree with eighteen (18) graduate credits in Communication from an accredited institution at the time of application; attach unofficial transcript showing coursework completed and degree conferred.
- Teaching experience.
- Significant coursework in Communication.
- Must be a resident of Michigan or Indiana.
Preferred but not Required
- Evidence of community college teaching experience
- Experience working with an underserved population.
Proposed Salary
Based on current Board-approved rates.
Special Instructions to Applicants
At this time, this position is open to internal/external applicants. To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, July 8, 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. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or email hr@kellogg.edu.
Projected Hire Date
External Posting Date
05/23/2024
External Closing Date
07/08/2024
External Closing Time
9:00 a.m.
Internal Posting Date
05/23/2024
Internal Closing Date
07/08/2024
Job Duties
Essential Function
INSTRUCTION
Description
- Provide face-to-face instruction in an in-person cohort model within the prison environment without the use of technology.
- Teach college-level Communication courses in accordance with College policies and procedures.
- Teach to departmental syllabus and course outcomes using departmental textbooks and other materials.
- Teaching includes explaining concepts to students, hands-on teaching demonstrations of various processes, assisting students with questions, and grading tests.
- Prepare assignments, tests, and activities as needed per course learning objectives.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse populations.
- Work cooperatively with colleagues.
- The instructor will also be responsible for some administrative duties such as maintaining equipment, advising students, preparing materials, and orienting new student to the appropriate subject course content.
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