Instructor of English

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia's Community College System seeks a full-time Instructor of English to teach composition and literature courses. The role includes curriculum assessment and requires a Master's degree in English or related field. Candidates should exhibit strong communication and teaching skills, with a commitment to the community college mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or related field.
• Ability to teach college composition.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum and course design.

Responsibilities

• Teach college composition and literature courses.
• Involvement with required assessment of curricula.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in English or related field

Job description

Working Title Instructor of English Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 279F0018 Agency Danville Community College Agency/Division Danville Community College (Div) Work Location Danville - 590 Hiring Range $55,000 - $65,000, Starting salary is commensurate as based on assigned instructor level, education, and experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Regular Hours: Monday – Wednesday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and other times as needed

This is a face-to-face full-time 9-month teaching assignment at the college, with an anticipated start date of 8/16/25.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

Danville Community College is seeking an Instructor of English. This is a full-time face-to-face faculty position teaching a combination of college composition and literature courses. The Instructor of English will have regular Involvement with required assessment of curricula programming and general education objectives.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or related field, OR Master’s degree in any field with at least 18 graduate hours in English.
• Demonstrated ability to teach college composition.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Ability to utilize campus resources including software and college learning management systems.
• Ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgment in decision making.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of faculty, staff and students.
• Skilled in written and oral communication.
• Skilled in monitoring, mentoring, and evaluating.
• Skilled in communicating college policies and procedures.
• Skilled in problem-solving and working effectively with administration, faculty, staff and students.
• Commitment to teaching excellence with an enthusiasm for teaching and commitment to the community college mission.
• Ability to use technology to enhance instruction.
• Ability to effectively teach in classrooms, labs, and online.
  
  

Please attach transcripts to confirm your conferred Master’s degree and concentration(s) of study.

Additional Considerations

• Eighteen graduate hours in a second discipline.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum and course design and development.
  
  

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

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Posting Number FAC_1649P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/28/2025 Job Close Date 06/27/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.danville.edu Contact Name Rachel Baines Email [e-mail] Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/85392