Instructor 9M English

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College is seeking an effective English instructor for assigned courses, responsible for delivering engaging instruction and assessing student progress. You will maintain records, design curriculum, and participate in department activities.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in English or related field with substantial English coursework, bring teaching experience, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and technology skills in a supportive learning

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or related field with 18 graduate hours in English.
• Two years of post-secondary teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance.
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner.
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course.
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction.
• Maintains regular office hours.
• Stays abreast of current teaching methods and technology in the classroom.
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching.
• Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus.
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions to keep courses up-to-date.
• Participates in graduation exercises.

Skills

Teaching methods

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Resourcefulness

Education

Master's degree in English

Master's degree in related field with 18 graduate hours in English

Job description

This position is responsible for providing effective instruction for assigned courses.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course

• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Maintains regular office hours
• Stays abreast of most current teaching methods and technology in the classroom
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Serves on college or department committees as needed
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible
• Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
• Participates in graduation exercises,

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Be innovative, creative, motivated
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of and efficiency with technology and software including, computers, and web-based resources such as BlackBoard.
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements

Master's degree in English OR a Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate semester hours in English

Preferences

• Two years of post-secondary teaching experience

Essential Personnel

TBD