Assistant Professor - English

Kankakee Community College; Kankakee (IL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kankakee Community College in Illinois seeks a full-time tenure-track English instructor to teach English composition and related courses, develop curriculum, and support student success.

The role collaborates with colleagues to review syllabi, maintain office hours, assess student learning, participate in curriculum and program development, and engage in service activities within the division.

Formación

• Master's degree in English is required.
• Experience teaching English composition and related courses is essential.
• Preference for experience teaching in a community college and multiple modalities.

Responsabilidades

• Provide instruction and assess student learning in English.
• Collaborate to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and methods.
• Prepare current syllabi and instructional materials aligned with college policies.
• Maintain office hours and meet classes as scheduled.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain attendance/grade records.
• Participate in curriculum and course development and faculty meetings.

Conocimientos

English composition knowledge

Experience with multiple teachingModal

Community college teaching experience

Educación

Master's degree in English

Focus in Composition & Rhetoric

Descripción del empleo

Provides instruction and assesses student learning in English composition and other related courses. The instructor will collaborate with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum, develop programs and facilitate activities that promote student success and lifelong learning, and provide ongoing student support.

• A. Provides instruction and assesses student learning within their discipline.
• B. Selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of competencies related to each course taught.
• C. Prepares current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.
• D. Collaborates with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.
• E. Meets classes as scheduled by the college and maintains office hours as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
• F. Evaluates student performance, including maintaining and providing tenth day and midterm attendance in addition to grade records for each class.
• G. Remains current with content, technology and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.
• H. Assesses student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the Student Learning Committee.
• I. Participates in curriculum and course development.
• J. Attends division and faculty meetings and communicate regularly with the division dean regarding instructional concerns.
• K. Participates in faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.
• L. Works in a collaborative manner and responds to phone and email requests promptly.
• M. Assists the division dean in the recruitment and selection of part-time instructors.
• N. Provides course materials and assistance to part-time instructors as requested by the division dean.
• O. Strongly considers serving on college committees.
• P. Assists in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.
• Q. Follows the policies and procedures of the college as stated in the Faculty Handbook and the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
• R. Represents and interprets the discipline and division informally at available opportunities such as high school visits, community gatherings, etc.
• S. Attends the commencement program.

Qualifications

• A. Master's degree required. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a Master’s degree or higher in English. A focus in Composition & Rhetoric is preferred.
• B. Prior teaching experience in multiple modalities is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching in a community college setting.

This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 14, 2027, for the fall semester.

Interview process will take place during January/February, 2027.