Faculty, Nursing Clinical (temporary)

Posting Details

Posting Information

External Posting Number 20130691P Position Number 1724 Position Title Faculty, Nursing Clinical (temporary) Position Type Faculty Classification Faculty Department Nursing Division Instruction Discipline: Nursing Work Schedule

The work assignment is determined by the faculty contract and semester dates. The position will work 190 days across a 10-month time frame. There is expectation of regular campus presence and engagement in college initiatives and activities. Days and hours of instruction include evenings and weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following

SEE JOB DUTIES BELOW.

Position Summary

Kellogg Community College (KCC) is seeking a 2-year, temporary full-time, nursing clinical instructor for the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Faculty at KCC are responsible for the delivery of high-quality education. This entails providing instruction of nursing courses in the lab and/or clinical setting in either Nursing Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mother and Baby/Labor and Delivery, Transition to Practice, or other courses as deemed necessary by the Dean of Health Sciences in accordance with college and clinical site policies and procedures. The position will work 190 days across a 10-month time frame and will be required to submit a work calendar.

Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek Michigan, a community of about 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources, and learning opportunities provide a wonderful foundation for those who call Battle Creek home. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes driving distance to Kalamazoo and Lansing, 60 minutes to Grand Rapids, and within 3 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, classroom, clinical or laboratory area, and/or regional campus sites. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and climbing. Strength must be sufficient to assist with lifting and transferring patients of varied body weights and abilities and to lift or move material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward, potentially in excess of 50 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

• Current unencumbered RN License in the State of Michigan.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Preferred but not Required

• Experience supervising nursing students in direct patient-care settings.
• Clinical experience across multiple acute care organizations, with familiarity with varied hospital policies, workflows, and clinical environments.
• Experience collaborating with hospital staff, unit leadership, and clinical education departments.

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

To be considered, all required materials (resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts showing minimum degree or higher and date of conferral) must be submitted no later than Monday, November 16, 2026, 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.

If you would like your application reviewed to ensure it is complete and that all required documents have been uploaded correctly, please contact Human Resources at hr@kellogg.edu or 269-565-2074 before the job posting closure date and time.

Only online applications will be accepted; paper applications will be returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to complete a skills test. If you have any questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources using the information above.

Projected Hire Date External Posting Date 10/23/2026 External Closing Date 11/16/2026 External Closing Time 9:00 a.m. EST Internal Posting Date 10/23/2026 Internal Closing Date 11/16/2026

Job Duties

Essential Function PROGRAM INSTRUCTION, COLLABORATION, AND OUTREACH Description

• Provide instruction to students in accordance with the policies and practices of Kellogg Community College (KCC) and of the Nursing Education Department. Instruct and evaluate students around clinical applications of nursing in both first and second-year level courses in accordance with college and clinical site policies and procedures.
• Teach to departmental syllabus and course/clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with the program administrators, faculty, and clinical site administrators/ educators to ensure correlation between clinical education and didactic education that support student learning outcomes.
• Supervise students in the clinical setting.
• Reach out and advise, mentor, and remediate students in need.
• Submit student grades and class records according to the determined policies and deadlines.
• Provide orientation and ongoing support to Clinical Adjunct Instructors through mentoring, answering questions, and collaborating on how to address student learning needs.
• Actively participate to maintain ongoing program accreditation and State Board approval.
• Participate in the Nursing Department's continuous quality improvement processes to ensure program effectiveness. Develop strategies intended to address student success, cost efficiency, and Perkins Core Performance Indicators.
• Work with the Nursing Education Department's Director and faculty colleagues to identify equipment, program improvements, and professional development strategies that qualify for Perkins funding.
• Collaborate with Nursing Department Director, faculty colleagues, and College Administration in strategic and budgetary program planning to ensure necessary resources.

Essential Function KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Description

• Demonstrate ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the program including multiple modalities, evenings, weekends, and other KCC sites.
• Collaborate with Nursing Department Director and faculty colleagues to establish program/course schedule to best meet student needs.
• Maintain regular campus presences through office hours and cooperative attendance and participation in department and institutional meetings and committees.
• Assume responsibility for an active and collaborative role in committee work or projects. Uphold deadlines and produce expected deliverables.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in the professional discipline and of best practices in educational methodology through continuing professional development.
• Participate in institutional training in online teaching/learning and in instructional design/delivery.
• Maintain professional credentials as required by the State of Michigan and program accreditation standards for continued qualification as nursing education faculty.
• Seek out and engage in college activities and initiatives that help to advance the College mission. Provide service to the College through leadership and participation on various college committees and workgroups. Attend college events.
• Possess and promote knowledge and understanding of college organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures.
• Exercise sound decision-making skills and possess good organizational skills.
• Work independently and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of technologies, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and social media.
• Exhibit sensitivity to students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds and learning styles; employ active learning strategies.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have current, unencumbered State of Michigan RN licensure?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse?

• Yes

• No

• • Please describe your teaching experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • How did you hear about this position?

• AcademicCareers.com

• Battle Creek Shopper

• CareerBuilder

• Chronicle of Higher Ed

• Glassdoor

• Hastings Reminder

• Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) jobs

• HigherEdJobs.com

• Indeed

• Inside Higher Ed

• Internal Source

• KCC Website

• LinkedIn

• Michigan Works

• MITalent.org

• Mlive

• Other (please specify below)

• If other, please specify

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (showing minimum degree or higher and date of conferral to be considered)
• Current State of Michigan RN license

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Other Certifications