Instructor, English (9 Month)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College seeks an experienced English instructor to teach a diverse student body and to develop and maintain course materials. The role includes advising students and participating in college and community activities to promote the college mission.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree in English (or 18 graduate hours in English) and college-level teaching experience, with a commitment to professional conduct and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in English.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Professional, collegial, and ethical conduct is expected at all times.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to a diverse student body using effective instructional strategies.
• Develop, revise, and maintain course materials; recommend/design new programs; and maintain office hours.
• Assist in graduate placement and participate in college and community activities; promote the mission of the College.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Professional development

Education

Master's degree in English

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English

College-level teaching experience

Job description

Teach English courses to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies; develop, revise, and maintain course materials; recommend/design new programs; maintain office hours; participate in appropriate professional development opportunities; participate in College and community activities, promote the mission of the College; develop/implement retention strategies; assist in graduate placement; attend graduation ceremony; assist with student advising and registration; serve on College committees; promote institutional goals; assist with departmental administrative responsibilities. Teaching may be on any campus or by distance learning, and may be days, nights, weekends, or a combination.

TEACHING PERFORMANCE

The ability to present course materials through appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate the learning process.

INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The development, revision, and maintenance of courses and curriculum through course objectives, outlines, and appropriate materials.

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

The effective use of required office hours, exhibition of effective classroom management and control, and timely and accurately submitted reports.

STUDENT ADVISEMENT

The participation of the faculty member, when applicable, in assisting students in personal and professional development.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COLLEGE ENGAGEMENT

The participation in college and community service activities that promote the institution, along with ongoing professional development efforts designed to maintain and enhance skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in the position.

Master's degree in English, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in English.

Master's degree in English with college-level teaching experience.

Professional, collegial, and ethical conduct, decisions, and relationships are expected at all times.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.