Faculty, Exercise Science​/Biology - Exercise Science and Physiology

Thrive in Southwest Michigan Official transcripts required upon hire. Faculty may teach at any college campus or location in any in-person, online or other class modality for which they are qualified and there is demonstrated student need. Information on our standard hiring process:
Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu
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Posting Number 0001065

Position Title:

Faculty, Exercise Science/Biology
- Exercise Science and Physiology

Reports to:

Dean of Arts & Sciences

Department:
Arts and Sciences Education

Classification:
Faculty

Full or Part-time:
Full Time

Job Summary:

Provides instruction, outreach, and other professional contributions aligned with the mission and strategic goals of the College and the Academic Affairs Unit. Develops, implements, and maintains currency of courses, programs, and curricula in assigned program/discipline. Creates an innovative and engaging learning environment

College Intro:
Lake Michigan College, located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a vibrant community college committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. The college offers a diverse range of programs and degrees, including associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs designed to help students achieve their academic and career goals. With modern facilities, experienced faculty, and a strong focus on student success, Lake Michigan College prepares students for a variety of careers and further education opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to start your college journey, enhance your skills, or explore new career paths, Lake Michigan College provides the resources and support needed to succeed.

• Designs and delivers effective instruction as assigned through traditional, online, and hybrid formats, using course outlines approved by the College Curriculum Committee.
• In collaboration with departmental colleagues, designs/selects and implements appropriate assessment of student learning at the course and program level.
• Assists department chair in developing academic class schedules and department budget when appropriate.
• In collaboration with department chair, selects and orders course textbooks in a timely fashion.
• Advises students within academic discipline (or closely related field) and holds posted office hours, as required by the faculty contract.
• Submits contract, grades, and other required paperwork within prescribed timelines.
• Contributes to the College’s governance by serving on instructional committees, task forces, or other College-wide work groups and attends departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings.
• Recommends equipment and software needs to Instructional Division Dean.
• Develops and maintains relationships with appropriate strategic internal and external constituencies (e.g., area high schools, community agencies, advisory committees, professional organizations, industry partners, Testing & Tutoring Services, International Students office, etc.).
• Collaborates with instructional administration in conducting program/discipline area reviews and other continuous improvement activities in teaching and learning, including periodic curriculum reviews.
• Effectively integrates the use of instructional technology in instruction, when appropriate.
• Remains current in the discipline taught as well as in current trends in teaching…