English Faculty
Virginia Community Colleges
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Job summary
Southwest Virginia Community College invites applications for an English instructor beginning January 2027. Primary duties include teaching beginning composition; the ability to teach survey-level literature is desirable.
The standard teaching load is 15 credit hours per semester, with day, evening, and some weekend duties. The position requires at least 10 office hours per week, collaboration with the English Department to align student outcomes, and involvement in curriculum development,
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in English.
- Experience teaching English to diverse student populations.
- Ability to teach online and in-person using multiple delivery methods.
- Strong written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with English Department to ensure student outcomes.
- Provide college-level English instruction and design curriculum.
- Conduct academic assessment and advise students.
- Participate in committees and campus service.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Working Title
Role Title
Role Title 9 month-Instructor
Role Code
Role Code 01013-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 294F0016
Agency Southwest Virginia Community College
Agency/Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range $52,905 to $68,297
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Monday – Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm. Some evenings and weekends may evenings and weekends may be required.
Sensitive Position No
Southwest Virginia Community College ( SWCC ) offers meaningful work, a collaborative campus environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System, paid leave, and other valuable state employee benefits.
Southwest Virginia Community College ( SWCC ) is seeking a creative instructor to teach English, beginning in January 2027. Primary teaching responsibility will be beginning composition classes but the ability to teach survey level literature courses is desirable. Teaching load per semester is 15 credit hours and could include day, evening, and/or some weekend duty. A minimum of 10 office hours are also required each week. This position will be assigned primarily to the main campus location; however, the successful candidate may be asked to travel to any of the sites in the SWCC service region.
The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other professors in the English Department to ensure consistency of student outcomes. Additional duties include academic assessment, student advising, curriculum development, and service on college committees. The successful candidate will provide college level instruction in English and will be expected to design, annually assess, and update curriculum. The position reports directly to the Dean of Arts and Sciences and indirectly to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.
The primary responsibility of a member of the teaching faculty in the Virginia Community College System shall be to provide quality instruction for the students. At SWCC , the major emphasis shall be on excellent teaching by working with students in classrooms and/or laboratories, through individual conferences, various distance education media, and related activities. Our goal is to help students develop his or her own interests and abilities to the fullest capacity in order to become a better person, a better worker, and a better citizen.
Other duties shared by teaching faculty include participation in reaccreditation efforts, student advising, student activities, sponsorship of student organizations, supervision of work/study students, college service activities, professional development activities, and community service.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Master’s degree in English
- Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning
- Experience interacting successfully with academically diverse student populations
- Ability to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods including web-based instruction
- Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
- Ability to work with service area education providers and employers
- Flexibility to teach evening and/or off-campus courses
- Ongoing professional development and membership on an appropriate regional, state, and/or national organization related to teaching assignment
- Responsibility for establishing a campus presence by holding regular office hours, advising students, participating in campus life, and doing assigned committee work
- Experience Canvas or other online course management system.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Some travel is required.
Posting Number FAC_2074P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 09/17/2026
Job Close Date 10/18/2026
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website www.sw.edu
Contact Name Human Resources
Email hr@sw.edu
Phone Number 276-964-7339
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
- * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand this position is not a remote position and I will be required to attend work in person.
- Yes
- No
- * I understand this position is located in Southwest Virginia and I will be required to reside in Virginia or a border state.
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you applying for this position to satisfy an OPT training requirement for your educational program?
- Yes
- No
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