Faculty/Science Lab Coordinator

SUMMARY: Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is seeking an experienced and studentcentered educator to serve as a Full-Time Faculty - Science Lab Coordinator. This position combines classroom and laboratory instruction with oversight of the College's science laboratory operations.

The Science Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for teaching a full-time instructional load within Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Health Sciences, and related STEM disciplines while ensuring the effective operation, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement of the College's science laboratories. The position supports student learning through laboratory instruction, faculty collaboration, curriculum development, laboratory management, workforce program support, and community engagement.

The Science Laboratory Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for laboratory operations and safety and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to advance science and health science education at KBOCC.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Biology, Health Sciences, Microbiology, Public Health, Nursing, Allied Health, or related field from an accredited institution preferred. 
• Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in a science-related discipline required.
• Experience teaching college-level science, health science, or STEM courses.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards, chemical handling procedures, OSHA regulations, SDS documentation, and laboratory compliance requirements.
• Experience with educational technology including Canvas, Microsoft Office, and related instructional software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, community partners, and industry representatives.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and maintain current knowledge within area of expertise.
• Possesses minimum standards of character: Must not have been found guilty of, or 
  entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to any felonies offense or 2 or more 
  misdemeanor offenses involving (under federal, state, or tribal law; violations from 
  other states will be interpreted according to the Michigan Penal Code): Crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contract with or prostitution, crimes against people, offenses committed against children, child abuse or neglect.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a full-time course load within the Health Science Department of in-person, hybrid and/or online courses (may be combined with funding from grant initiative for additional hours per week).
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, laboratory exercises, assessments, and student learning outcomes.
• Employ a variety of instructional methods designed to support student engagement, academic success, and workforce readiness.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, assessments, and student achievement.  • Coordinate the daily operation of the science labs.
• Prepare laboratories for instructional activities and ensure laboratories are organized, maintained, and available for scheduled use.
• Maintain laboratory inventories including chemicals, biological materials, equipment, supplies, and consumables.
• Order laboratory supplies and equipment in accordance with departmental budgets and institutional procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and emergency response protocols.
• Maintain SDS documentation, chemical inventories, safety records, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health/safety, accreditation, environmental, and institutional laboratory safety requirements.
• Coordinate laboratory inspections, safety audits, incident reporting, and corrective actions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate repairs, calibration, preventative maintenance, and replacement recommendations.
• Support instructional technologies including simulation equipment, virtual laboratories, and Anatomage Table integration.
• Participate in curriculum development, program review, assessment of student learning, accreditation activities, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Support workforce development, dual enrollment, grant-funded projects, student research, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, commencement, recruitment activities, community outreach events, and professional development activities.  

DUTIES:

• Employ excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, healthcare organizations, schools, universities, and community partners.
• Use Microsoft Office, Canvas, Jenzabar, and other instructional and institutional technologies as required.
• Assist with recruitment, retention, advising, mentoring, and student success initiatives.
• Support grant activities, community engagement projects, workforce development initiatives, and departmental growth efforts.
• Participate in STEM outreach, healthcare awareness programs, and community educational events.
• Complete annual faculty evaluations, professional development requirements, and institutional reporting requirements.
• Maintain a commitment to culturally responsive teaching, student success, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TEST: Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing, and pre-employment physical.  

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of Native American/ Indigenous descent.  

VETERAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to veterans (need DD214).  

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open until filled.  

This position announcement summary is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks which will be required of this position and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of the position will be. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of this position, nor to exclude other similar duties not mentioned. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level difficulty.  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit an official KBOCC application, and all documentation required on the cover page of job description to: KBOCC Human Resource Office at 770 N. Main St, L’Anse, MI 49946 | Phone: 906-524-8402 | Email: hr@kbocc.edu with all documentation. 

Official KBOCC applications on our website: http://www.kbocc.edu/employment/