English Instructor - Macon

Southwestern Community College; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Community College seeks a full-time English instructor to teach daytime courses on the Macon Campus. The position requires a Master’s degree in English (or related field) with 18 graduate hours in English and at least two years of teaching experience, preferably in a community college.

The instructor will employ online and on-campus modalities, contribute to program development, maintain office hours, and participate in college and division activities to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or related field with 18 graduate hours in English.
• At least two years of teaching experience.
• Preference for community college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course load consistent with college workload policy.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Use effective teaching strategies to convey subject matter to students.
• Stay current in the subject through professional development and meetings.
• Incorporate technology to enhance teaching and the student experience.
• Meet diverse student needs with adaptable instructional methods.
• Develop and update course syllabi in a timely manner.
• Contribute to development of instructional materials.

Skills

Online teaching

LMS proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in English

18 graduate hours in English

Tools

Learning Management System

Teaching equipment

Job description

Reporting Relationships

Direction received: Receives guidance and direction from the English department chair; receives direct supervision from the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

Statement Of Primary Purpose

Instruction in assigned English classes

Classification

Faculty, Exempt, Full Time

Reporting Relationships

Direction received: Receives guidance and direction from the English department chair; receives direct supervision from the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

Direction given: Serves as lead English instructor on Macon Campus

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Teaching Performance

• Teach a course load consistent with college workload policy.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Stay current in the subject matter through professional development, professional organizations, and professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Facilitate the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Incorporate relevant general education competencies into assignments and assessments.
• Develop, update, and share course syllabi in a timely manner.

Evaluation of Student Learning

• Establish meaningful student learning outcomes for courses.
• Develop and implement methods that measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Analyze data individually and collaboratively with other faculty and staff to improve student learning.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, and return student work promptly to
• promote learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit grade records according to established deadlines.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Teach classes as assigned.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities
• Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• Participate in meetings and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.
• Support and collaborate with both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• Contribute to departmental and divisional curriculum development processes.
• Assist in selection and ordering of equipment, supplies, and textbooks.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Demonstrate productive interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators.

Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

• Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
• Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the college and its constituents.
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
• Participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Required: Master's degree in English, or Master's degree in a related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level hours in English. At least two years of teaching experience.

Preferred: Master’s degree in English with 18 graduate hours in another humanities discipline. At least two years of community college teaching experience.

Skills

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to use computers and software to support instruction, including learning management system, word processing, email, Internet, and student information database. Ability to teach in online and technology-supported modalities.

Physical Demands

Walking, normal campus environment

Working Conditions and Environment

Typical teaching schedule will include face-to-face daytime instruction on the Macon Campus. Evening or off-campus courses may be assigned depending on the needs of the Campus to meet enrollment demands. Occasional travel outside the service area for professional development may be required.

Equipment Operation

PC and typical teaching equipment.

This position description covers the essential functions and duties associated with this position. Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisory personnel. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.