Full-Time English Faculty Only

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local 1600 union

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago's Harold Washington College seeks a tenure-track English instructor who is innovative, collaborative, and student-centered, with a commitment to on-campus teaching and community engagement. The successful candidate will foster meaningful connections with students while using technology to enhance learning and success.

The role emphasizes teaching composition and related courses, participating in governance, and contributing to curricular development.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric, English, Writing, Creative Writing, or related field required.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Experience using technology to enhance in-person learning.
• Experience designing curricula for diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teaches composition courses and possibly literature, journalism writing, and other English courses.
• Uses innovative approaches to engage students and promote growth.
• Develops and maintains currency in curricula and learning outcomes.
• Evaluates learning and employs varied teaching methods to motivate students.
• Participates in governance, policy development, and program review.
• Maintains an active campus presence and supports student success.

Skills

Student-centered pedagogy

Technology in learning

Interdisciplinary approaches

Education

Master's degree or PhD in English

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Harold Washington College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered tenure-track English instructor who is committed to the mission of Harold Washington College. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching on campus and serve as an active and engaged presence for students, faculty, and the college community. The college values faculty who foster meaningful connections with students while utilizing technology to enhance in-person learning and student success.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches composition courses at all levels and may be assigned literature, journalism writing, and other English-designated courses as needed.
• Uses innovative approaches to engage students.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains currency in assigned area(s) of responsibility and curricula, responding to the needs of first-generation college students of diverse ethnic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Prepares and evaluates clear and effective class assignments and/or examinations and provides feedback responsive to the needs and interests of diverse populations, promoting long-term growth and improvement.
• Organizes and explains instructional materials in ways appropriate to students' abilities and learning strengths.
• Develops and evaluates learning outcomes and student performance.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods, including interdisciplinary content in the classroom, that engage students and encourage them to be motivated and critical self-learners.
• Engages with and advocates for students in classroom and non-classroom settings.
• Utilizes the online learning management system and thoughtfully integrates technology to support student learning and enhance the in-person classroom experience.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to campus engagement by maintaining an active presence on campus, participating in student-centered initiatives, and collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to support student success.
• Participates in professional or shared governance committees and in departmental activities, such as development of departmental policies and procedures, maintenance of course outlines, peer evaluation, program review, student learning outcomes assessment, and other curricular development.
• Helps students reach their academic, personal, and career goals and cultivates a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Adheres to City Colleges of Chicago board rules, policies, procedures, and code of ethics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric, English, Writing, Creative Writing, or related field required.
• Community college teaching experience preferred and/or a clear understanding of the mission of the community college.
• Experience in multi-modal approaches and student-centered pedagogy as well as in using technology in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of current best practices, methods, research, and theories in the various levels of composition and working with first generation students of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience designing and/or teaching curricula responsive to the needs and interests of diverse populations.
• Demonstrated experience using and assessing student learning outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to actively participate and effectively work with department colleagues and members of the college community.
• Experience teaching journalism writing, media writing, or related coursework strongly preferred.

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $65,000. Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
This position is represented by Local 1600 union.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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