Adjunct Instructor, Spanish

External Posting Number

20130525P

Position Number

ADJ-216

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor, Spanish

Position Type

Adjunct

Classification

Adjunct

Department

Arts and Communication

Division

Instruction

Discipline:

Spanish

Work Schedule

Varies based on teaching assignments.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following

SEE JOB DUTIES BELOW.

Position Summary

This part-time adjunct instructor position reports to the Chair, Arts and Communication.

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 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, presentation venues, and could be at one of KCC’s regional sites outside of the Battle Creek area. Travel by car may be 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 master’s degree or higher in Spanish or master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate credits in Spanish from an accredited institution at the time of application; attach unofficial transcript showing coursework completed and degree conferred.

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish

• Must be a resident of Michigan or Indiana

Preferred but not Required

• Evidence of active participation in a collaborative team environment

• Strong interpersonal abilities suited for collaborative team settings, adept at diplomatic interactions and effective communication with coworkers, administrators, and students.

• Ability to work with diverse populations.

• High school equivalent teaching experience

Experience in curriculum design

Proposed Salary

Based on current Board-approved rate.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, all required materials must be submitted per the instructions by Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST and it is the responsibility of the application 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 e-mail [email protected].



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 [email protected] or 269-565-2074 before the job posting closure date and time.

Projected Hire Date

External Posting Date

11/10/2025

External Closing Date

12/10/2025

External Closing Time

9:00 a.m. EST

Internal Posting Date

11/10/2025

Internal Closing Date

12/10/2025

Job Duties

Essential Function

INSTRUCTION

Description

• Provide instruction in Spanish in a variety of education settings in accordance with College policies and practices.
• Prepare course materials in Spanish according to accreditation and best practices in collaboration with Art faculty.
  Utilize multiple strategies to facilitate learning while creating effective student assessment.
• Create an inclusive and respectful learning environment for students.
• Produce timely course materials including a course syllabus and schedule according to College and Department practices.
• Complete required reporting processes such as entering grades, maintain confidentiality procedures and accurate course records.
• Attend Department and College meetings as required.
• Respond to student and College communication in a timely manner.
• Assume teaching assignments at various College locations. Hours and modalities may vary.
• Collaborate with Department Chair to establish program schedule to meet student needs.
• Meet according to assigned class schedules.