English Generalist, Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Pool

Community College of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 2,240,080 - 3,190,418; Part time

Job summary

Community College of Philadelphia seeks a qualified English faculty member to join its dedicated team. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in English or a related field, and possess prior teaching experience, particularly in college-level writing programs. The role requires teaching both on the main campus and regional centers, engaging a diverse student population, and utilizing technology in pedagogy.

Commitment to student success and professional development is essential. The position offers $1,971.00 per credit hour with opportunities for growth in a collaborative academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Prior teaching experience required.
• Experience using technology in education.
• Willing to work at various campuses.
• Related work experience or certifications.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.
• Experience with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the academic life of the College.
• Create inclusive learning opportunities.
• Assess student learning and outcomes.
• Strengthen teaching with innovative strategies.
• Maintain office hours for student support.

Skills

Teaching experience

Technology engagement

Bilingual or proficiency in other languages

Understanding of diverse student populations

Education

Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric, or Composition

Related degrees in Fine Arts, English Education, and Reading/Literacy

Job description

Overview

The English Department at Community College of Philadelphia is a professional organization of nearly 300 full and part‑time faculty members teaching over 750 sections of courses each term on the Main Campus and at the Regional Centers. We provide instruction in developmental reading and writing, English as a second language (ESL), college writing, literature, communication studies, mass media, theater, and creative writing. We offer Associate of Arts degrees in Communication Studies/Mass Media, English, and Theater. Our curriculum helps prepare students for careers in broadcast and print journalism, screenwriting, public relations, advertising, education marketing, and theater.

Applications will demonstrate an interest in contributing to the future of the Department and the life of the College. The Department seeks applicants who are actively engaged in teaching and committed to promoting student success both within and beyond the classroom.

Compensation

Pay Level: $1,971.00 per credit hour

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
• Actively participate in the academic life of the College, including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities, and other cross‑functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual‑enrollment high school including opportunities to teach dual‑enrollment high school students.
• Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences, and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.
• Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff, and students.
• Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels.
• Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in the field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.
• Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric, or Composition. Related degrees in Fine Arts, English Education, and Reading/Literacy may be considered.
• Prior teaching experience required.
• Experience using technology or a strong willingness to engage students through the use of technology.
• Available to work in person at the Main Campus, North East, North West, and West Regional Campuses.
• Related work experience in the field, professional licensure and certifications, or other demonstrated competencies required for effective teaching and student learning outcomes.
• Experience teaching at the college level, preferably in a college writing program, or working with students in developmental English courses.
• Bilingual or other language proficiency.
• Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college.