Adjunct Faculty Pool, English

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 7,800 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges seeks qualified instructors to teach English courses across campus locations, with in-person and online/evening opportunities. Responsibilities include delivering outcomes-based instruction, curriculum collaboration, and student advising within a supportive, standards-driven environment.

The position requires a Master’s in English, Communications, or MFA with relevant coursework, strong service orientation, and commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Communications, MFA (English) or master’s degree with at least 12 GSH in a combination of qualifying fields that provide a foundation in the subject matter being taught English, Communications, MFA (English)
• Experience teaching at college level and ability to assess learning outcomes
• Availability for in-person teaching Monday through Friday and online/evening opportunities

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model.
• Collaborate in development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Meet promptly with scheduled classes.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings unless excused by the Academic Dean.
• Assure student outcomes are achieved in each course.
• Evaluate and record student performance and provide regular feedback.
• Maintain office hours and meet with students as necessary.
• Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed.
• Serve as a student academic advisor.
• Develop and administer assessment instruments to validate student outcomes.
• Maintain attendance, progress and grade records.
• Plan and implement learning strategies to meet student outcomes.
• Analyze results and revise teaching plans accordingly.
• Assist college in recruitment and retention of students.
• Foster continual educational improvement as a departmental team member.
• Maintain currency of professional skills through ongoing learning.

Education

Master’s degree in English, Communications, MFA (English) or master’s degree with at least 12 GSH in combination of qualifying fields providing foundation in English, Communications, MFA (English) (Creative Writing, Journalism, Literature, Speech, Technical Writing, English Education)

Job description

Welcome to Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. We are so glad you are here.

Responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes in English. Available assignments include campus locations across EICC , including college campus and high school building; in-person Monday through Friday; Morning and/or Afternoon availability desired. Please indicate your availability in your cover letter.
Online and Evening Teaching opportunities available as well. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in English, Communications, MFA (English) or master’s degree with at least 12 GSH in a combination of the qualifying fields that provide a foundation in the specific subject matter being taught English,Communications, MFA (English),Creative Writing,Journalism,Literature,Speech,Technical Writing,English Education (a minimum of 6 credits must be from English, Communications, MFA (English))

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The teacher must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently. Positions may vary from standing, sitting, or walking. On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc.

Salary $700.00 per credit hour; EICC retirees $1000 per credit hour.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Teaching assignments may include varying delivery formats and methods.
• Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
• Meet promptly with scheduled classes.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, college, district, and advisory meetings unless excused by the Academic Dean.
• Assure that student outcomes are achieved in each course.
• Evaluate and record student performance and achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
• Maintain established office hours and meet with the students as necessary.
• Refer students to Academic Support and Student Services as needed and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
• Serve as a student academic advisor.
• Develop and administer assessment instruments to validate student outcome achievement.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress and grade records of all students.
• Effectively plan and implement learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes.
• Analyze results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.
• Assist college in the recruitment and retention of students.
• Actively serve as a departmental team member in effecting change fostering continual educational improvement.
• Maintain currency of professional skills to continually enhance instructional skills.
• Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Is committed to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of students and internal/external stakeholders.
• Complete other job duties unique to your area as assigned by the academic dean.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, [e-mail] or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone]. FAX : [phone]; TDD : 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR [e-mail]

Posting Number

Posting Number F099P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 5

Open Date

Open Date 03/25/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

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