Kankakee Community College invites applications for part-time instructors to teach in a variety of adult education areas, including Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED), English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL), and community education.  ABE instructs students reading below the ninth grade level; GED instructs students reading at or above the ninth grade level; and ESL instructs English as a second language to students who are at various proficiency levels. Instruction locations are Kankakee Community College and various other locations in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. 

All instructors will conduct the intake process; provide academic instruction, evaluation, and follow-up for State reporting.  Community education instructors generally provide instruction in the areas of basic computer literacy; job search and job retention skills; customer services; and/or career exploration/awareness skills.

ABE/GED/ESL Instructors - Bachelor's degree required; major in adult education preferred.  Certificate from State Board and prior adult teaching experience preferred.  Training and experience in the individual learning methodology in basic academic skills area of reading, writing, and mathematics preferred.

Community Education Instructors - Bachelor's degree required.  Prior adult teaching experience preferred.

Salary rate is $26.38 per hour.

To apply: e-mail cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu or apply in person in the Human Resources office. Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available on-line) will be required at the time of interview. Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the positions are filled.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS needed at Kankakee Community College to teach computer software courses in the Administrative Assistant and Computer Information Systems Programs, during the fall, 2009 semester.
 
In conjunction with a full-time faculty member, the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience required.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

If interested, email cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu. Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available online) will be required at the time of interview.
                      
Screening begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for a part-time Automotive Technology instructor for the fall 2009 semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in automotive technology or the equivalent is required.  Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Coursework and/or work experience in the field of automotive technology is required. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher is desirable. Prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for a part-time Computer Graphic Design instructor for fall, 2009 semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Associate degree required, bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. A Master’s degree is desirable. Coursework and/or work experience in the field of Computer Graphic Design or Desktop Publishing is required. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher with the use of instructional technologies is desirable. Community college teaching experience is preferred.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

PART-TIME NURSING INSTRUCTORS needed to teach clinical rotations in the following areas:  Maternal/Child Health; Medical/Surgical Nursing; Long-Term Care for Kankakee Community College during the fall semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member, the division chairperson, or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Registered nurse with a current Illinois license who meets one of the following required: at least one semester of formal teaching experience or verification of attendance at the Department Train the Trainer workshop. Medical surgical or long term care experience.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

If interested, email cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available online) will be required at the time of interview.

Screening begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Assistant Professor of Nursing- Nursing Assistant Program

KCC is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an assistant professor of Nursing for the Nursing Assistant program. This position will teach the evening IDPH Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program at Kankakee Community College starting August, 2009. 

Instructor requirements include: Illinois RN license, minimum of 2 years clinical experience caring for the elderly in a nursing facility, and completion of an IDPH approved Train the Trainer Program.  In place of the Train the Trainer Program, the instructor may have at least one semester of formal teaching experience, completion of a workshop in Alzheimer’s disease and completion of the IDPH Manual Skills Workshop.  Prior teaching in a college setting and a master’s degree in Nursing are strongly preferred.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.Salary determined by education and experience.

To apply: e-mail a cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts and a completed application will be required at the time of interview.  The position is open until filled.

Kankakee Community College is nestled on the banks of the Kankakee River, 60 miles south of Chicago. The College serves approximately 3,200 credit students each semester and is dedicated to the mission of enhancing quality of life through learning.  Though KCC is located in a growing tri-city metropolitan area, the college serves a largely rural district.  The college boasts a 177-acre beautifully landscaped, tree-filled campus with more than 50 acres of buildings, parking, roads and athletic fields as well as 125 acres of open area and farmland.

PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS needed at Kankakee Community College to teach Philosophy, during the fall semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Master's degree in Philosophy required; prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

If interested, email cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available online) will be required at the time of interview.
                      
Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS needed at Kankakee Community College to teach English, during the fall semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member, the division chairperson, or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Master's degree in English required; prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

If interested, email cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available online) will be required at the time of interview.
                      
Screening begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for a part-time Art instructor for the fall, 2009 and spring, 2010 semesters.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in art, art education, or fine arts required with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in art required.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies is desirable.   Experience in gallery work including hanging and jurying group shows and in training life-drawing models is desirable. Community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR needed at Kankakee Community College to teach general Chemistry, during the fall semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Master's degree in chemistry or equivalent with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in chemistry or chemical engineering required; prior teaching experience desirable; community college teaching experience preferred.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

If interested, email cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available online) will be required at the time of interview.
                      
Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR needed at Kankakee Community College to teach Biology (Anatomy & Physiology), during the fall term.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Master's degree in biology or biology education required; prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR needed at Kankakee Community College to teach Microbiology, during the fall semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned.  Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught.  Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes.  Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes.  Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student.  Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Master's degree in biology or related field required; prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

Kankakee Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure–track faculty position beginning August, 2010.

Kankakee Community College is nestled on the banks of the Kankakee River, 60 miles south of Chicago. The College serves approximately 3,200 credit students each semester and is dedicated to the mission of enhancing quality of life through learning.  Though KCC is located in a growing tri-city metropolitan area, the college serves a largely rural district.  The college boasts a 177-acre beautifully landscaped, tree-filled campus with more than 50 acres of buildings, parking, roads and athletic fields as well as 125 acres of open area and farmland. 

    Assistant Professor – Mathematics & Economics

The instructor’s primary function is to provide instruction and assess student learning in a variety of mathematics and economics courses.  The instructor will collaborate with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum, serve on college committees, and perform other duties appropriate for a faculty member as assigned.  The instructor is dedicated to the learning college concepts and develops programs and facilitates activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education and/or economics, or the equivalent with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in each discipline (mathematics and economics) is required.  Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies in mathematics and economics instruction is preferred.  

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

Applications:

To apply: e-mail cover letter and resume to hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available on-line) will be required at the time of interview.  Website:  www.kcc.edu/jobs.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC's student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

needed at Kankakee Community College to teach Health Education, during the fall, 2009 semester.

In conjunction with a full-time faculty member or the division chairperson or program director, selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate learning in the program assigned. Prepares and reviews course objectives and provides students with a syllabus for each course taught. Conducts appropriate activities for assigned classes. Evaluates student performance and maintains attendance and grade records for assigned classes. Provides students with additional or advisory help on an individual basis or provides tutoring for the student. Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

Master`s degree in education with health education background required; prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; prior community college teaching experience preferred.

The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC`s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

If interested, email cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu. Unofficial transcripts and a completed application (also available online) will be required at the time of interview.

Screening begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

KCC is a smoke-free environment

SPECIALIST II/DOULA PROGRAM needed to work for the Young Parents Program in the Division of Adult and Community Education at Kankakee Community College.

Duties include providing prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal support to birthing teens, facilitating prenatal education groups, helping mothers learn how to nurture, support, and advocate for their new babies, attending doctors’ appointments of participants, assisting with child development, and joining Home Visitors and Parent Group Services staff in assisting participants in the development/achievements of goals.

High school diploma or equivalent with additional specialized training courses required; associate’s degree or vocational school certificate in Early Childhood Education, health related field, or psychology preferred.  At least one to three years of related work experience required.  Computer skills using Microsoft Office or comparable applications required.  Excellent oral and written communication skills required; demonstrated proficiency in English required; ability to communicate in other languages desirable.  Doula Certificate or willingness to complete training required; willingness to attend monthly Doula support workshops required.  Experience and/or knowledge of the birth process and knowledge of and experience with group work highly desirable.  Proven ability to work well with varied populations required.  Knowledge of and experience in working with teen parents, infants, and toddlers required; availability on an on-call, 24 hours a day basis required.  Experience in community agency networking or willingness to learn preferred.  Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.  Knowledge of maternal-infant health and concepts of child abuse or neglect preferred. 

To apply:  e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr @kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

ASSISTANT SOCCER COACH needed beginning July 15 through fall semester ending in December, 2009, at Kankakee Community College.

Duties include processing names of prospective participants; obtaining inventory of equipment and supplies and assisting with their distribution; recruiting prospective student athletes; attending meetings; supervising players at practices and matches; assisting with team fund-raising events; assisting with camps, leagues, and special events; following the appropriate rules and regulations for the sport; and serving as Head Coach when needed.

Experience and training as a soccer coach and/or player preferred.  Bachelor’s degree in a related area desirable; associate’s degree preferred.  Good communication and motivation skills desirable.  Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or willingness to obtain required.

Salary is $1,200 for the season without fringe benefits.   

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.

To apply: e-mail a cover letter and resume to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts and a completed application will be required at the time of interview.  Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

SPECIALIST I/FITNESS CENTER needed to work part-time, as-needed, up to 15 hours per week during peak periods and assist on Saturday's and evenings in the Kankakee Community College Fitness Center.  The Fitness Center is open from 6 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekdays and Saturday, 8 a.m. - noon.

Duties include: maintains a clean and healthy fitness center; assists with fitness center assessments and student orientations; closes and secures any Fitness Center area of responsibility; performs daily checks of equipment and reports findings to Fitness Center Director; performs data entry as required.

High school degree or equivalent required; associate’s degree desirable.  Experience, training, and/or certification in fitness-related activities desirable.  High level of customer service, ability to interact well with the public and maintaining a professional demeanor and appearance required.
 
Salary determined by education and experience.

To apply: e-mail a cover letter, resume and completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  The position is open until filled.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AIDE I needed at Kankakee Community College to work part-time, as-needed, up to 30 hours per week in the Information Technology Services Office.

Duties include providing help-desk support for faculty, students, and staff; maintaining routine operation of computer equipment; and assisting Information Technology staff in resolving routine equipment and software problems.  Other duties include diagnosing causes for equipment malfunctions and taking corrective action as required, as well as providing preventative maintenance on equipment as needed and providing support and assistance to users of Distance Learning and multimedia facilities and documenting departmental information.

High school diploma or equivalent required.  Post-secondary credits in computer-related courses highly desirable.  Working knowledge of basic computer hardware and Windows operating systems preferred.  Previous experience with multi-media equipment and in providing customer services desirable.  Familiarity with standard Windows-based applications desirable.  Willingness to work weekends and evenings required.

KCC encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures. Salary determined by education and experience without fringe benefits.

To apply: e-mail cover letter, resume and a completed application to: hr@kcc.edu.  The application form is located on our website www.kcc.edu/jobs.  Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of interview.  Review of applications begins immediately and will be considered until the position is filled.

TUTOR I/MENTORS for the Upward Bound Program needed to work part-time after school and evenings two to four days per week beginning January 6, 2009, through May 15, 2009, at Kankakee Community College, providing assistance with English, math, science, or Spanish.

Duties include providing tutorial services to students in individual and small group sessions, assisting with particular content areas and facilitating student workshops; communicating with instructional staff and/or supervisor as appropriate; maintaining records of student contacts and other documentation as requested; attending training sessions, staff meetings, and field trips serving as chaperone and performing other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent required.  Eighteen to twenty-one credit hours of college coursework preferred; college coursework in area of tutoring required, as well as a GPA of 3.0 in content area and overall GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all coursework attempted required. Good interpersonal skills highly desirable.  Self-motivation skills and ability to work with little supervision required.  Ability to provide own transportation to work site and meetings and ability to work evenings and weekends required.  Candidates with similar cultural and academic backgrounds to target populations preferred.

Salary range begins at $9.14 per hour without fringe benefits. Screening begins immediately, and continues until the positions are filled.   If interested, please email letter of application and resume to hr@kcc.edu.

KCC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  The college encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of KCC’s student body and community, and who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures.