Adjunct Instructor, Industrial Trades (part-time)

Posting Details

Posting Information

External Posting Number 20130534P Position Number ADJ-224 Position Title Adjunct Instructor, Industrial Trades (part-time) Position Type Adjunct Classification Adjunct Department Industrial Trades Division Instruction Discipline: Work Schedule

Day and evening hours available.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following

See job duties below.

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

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 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.
• Please note that should you be considered for a role; you may be asked to provide additional documentation to substantiate your credentials to be a qualified instructor.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, September 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted per the instructions. Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant.

Please note that should you be considered for a role; you may be asked to provide additional documentation to substantiate your credentials to be a qualified instructor.

If you would like your application to be reviewed to ensure completion and all required documents uploaded correctly, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@kellogg.edu or 269-565-2074 before the job posting closure date and time.

Projected Hire Date External Posting Date 08/25/2026 External Closing Date 09/28/2026 External Closing Time 9:00 a.m. EDT Internal Posting Date Internal Closing Date

Job Duties

Essential Function Instruction Description

• 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)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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