English Composition Instructor(s)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; West Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 46,065 - 55,177; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Community College invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach English Composition courses for Fall 2026 (Sept 2–Dec 30). The role requires a Master's in English and college teaching experience, with a commitment to DEI and UDL, and unrestricted US work authorization.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, selecting materials, tracking progress, maintaining records, and posting the syllabus on Moodle.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or closely related field.
• College-level teaching experience in English Composition.
• Experience applying Universal Design for Learning to teaching.
• Commitment to DEI principles in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Composition and related courses for Fall 2026.
• Select and develop appropriate course materials.
• Track and assess student progress.
• Maintain attendance and learner records.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Post syllabus on Moodle LMS.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Active learning

Student progress tracking

Educational technology use

Education

Master's in English

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Job Description

Provide instruction to students in English Composition course(s) during the Fall 2026 semester (September 2, 2026 - December 30, 2026). The instructor will teach one or more of the following courses: English Composition I (ENL101); English Composition II (ENL102); and/or Critical Reading and Thinking (ENL108). These courses are entry‑level college composition courses designed to strengthen students' reading, writing, critical thinking, and research skills.

Examples of Duties

• Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes.
• Select and develop appropriate materials for class use.
• Track and assess student progress.
• Maintain appropriate attendance and learner records.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Post syllabus on Moodle Learning Management System.

Requirements

• Master's degree in English or a closely related field with appropriate areas of concentration.
• College-level teaching experience in English Composition or equivalent.
• Experience fostering an inclusive, supportive, interactive classroom environment that draws on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles when teaching courses.
• Experience using evidence-based strategies to support student success including frequent communication and active learning.
• Skill in using instructional technologies effectively to support the writing, teaching, and learning processes.
• Experience teaching with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles to ensure the classroom is designed for a diverse group of learners to succeed.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching at the community college level.
• Skill using MOODLE or other Learning Management System (LMS) to support student learning.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Compensation

Anticipated starting salary - Step I DCE Pay Scale (presently $4,536 for 3-credit course). Part-time, non-benefited DCE/MCCC Unit position.

Application Deadline

Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

Additional Information

This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations. Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

Unrestricted Authorization

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's affirmative action/Title IX coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.