Instructor of English

Tennessee Board of Regents; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters State Community College in Morristown is seeking an Instructor of English to teach freshman composition, dual enrollment, and literature across on-campus and online formats. The position requires a Master’s in English and prior higher education teaching experience, with familiarity using learning technologies (D2L/WebCT) to support student success.

This is a full-time role assigned to WSCC with occasional work at other WSCC locations as needed, including responsibilities in curriculum

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in English from a regionally accredited institution.
• Higher education teaching experience in writing; dual enrollment experience desirable.
• Experience using learning technologies (D2L, WebCT, or writing labs).
• Ability to communicate and develop effective relationships with faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach dual enrollment classes at area high schools or on campus.
• Teach day/evening classes on campus or online in various delivery modes.
• Participate in curriculum development, recruiting and advising, and college committees.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Teaching English

Dual enrollment

D2L/WebCT experience

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in English

Tools

D2L

WebCT

Job description

Job Title

Instructor of English

Hiring Salary

$44,693 - $53,634

Institution and Campus Location

Walters State Community College - Morristown (Employees are assigned to a "home" location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of the Instructor of English is to teach freshman composition (including dual enrollment at local high schools and at various campuses as needed), sophomore literature, learning support reading and writing, special interest courses, and independent study courses.

Essential Job Functions

• Regularly teach dual enrollment classes at area high schools or on campus.
• Teach day and/or evening classes, both off and on campus in conventional and in alternate delivery modes (e.g., web-based, virtual, accelerated schedule).
• Participate in curriculum development, student recruiting and advising, departmental meetings and college boards and committees and perform all duties outlined in Guidelines for Faculty WSCC Policy 06:01:01.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in English from a regionally accredited institution.
• Higher education teaching experience in writing required; combination of high school and higher education desirable.
• Experience in teaching writing with computers (D2L, Web-CT, or writing lab setting)
• Ability to communicate and develop effective interpersonal relationships with faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years related teaching experience.

Behavioral Core Competencies

• Teaching competence in English and applicable technology with the ability to communicate effectively and to interact with campus and community positively to develop a cohesive program.
• Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills are essential.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
• Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.

Leadership & Supervisory

This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other faculty and as a member of the Humanities division.

Environment & Working Conditions

Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions. Could be exposed to varying weather conditions when travelling.

Physical Demands (including Requirements For Travel Or Working Nights/weekends/holidays)

• Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain, stress, or headache issues.
• Operation of standard office equipment including copier and fax machine.
• Repetitive stress injuries could occur.
• Travel to local areas may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

REQ#

505287

Posting Closes

Monday, February 1, 2027 (This position begins August 2027.)