Instructor of English

Walters State Community College; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters State Community College in Morristown, Tennessee seeks an Instructor of English to teach freshman composition and literature across multiple campuses and delivery modes, including dual enrollment at area high schools.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, student advising, and collaboration within the Humanities division; a Master's in English with 18 credit hours and prior college-level teaching experience are 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Higher education teaching

Writing instruction

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in English

Tools

D2L

Web-CT

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.

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