PT - Adjunct English Instructor

NC Community Colleges; Winterville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

NC Community Colleges is seeking a Department Chair, English, Humanities, and University Transfer. The position involves leading department initiatives while teaching college transfer English and humanities, online and in-person.

The role requires strong administrative capabilities, curriculum oversight, and active engagement in professional organizations; candidates should have relevant teaching and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or MA with 18 graduate hours in English and two years teaching experience in teaching composition.
• Prefer both graduate and undergraduate degrees in English.
• Preference given to applicants with community college teaching experience and online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in English classes and performs related administrative and recordkeeping duties.
• Advises students, assists with class registration, counsels with students on career and study skills.
• Teaches assigned day, evening, and online courses in college transfer English; uses technology to enhance instruction.
• Maintains professional involvement and serves on college committees; substitutes for absent instructors as needed.
• Responds to inquiries and performs other duties as required.

Education

Master’s degree in English

18 graduate hours in English

two years teaching experience

Job description

Department Chair, English, Humanities, and University Transfer.

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: 07/01/2026

Closes: 12/31/2026

Expected Work Hours

M-F

Employment Type

part-time

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in English, or MA in related field plus 18 graduate hours in English and two years of teaching experience in teaching composition; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Prefer both graduate and undergraduate degrees in English. Preference given to applicants with community college teaching experience and online teaching experience.

Position Description

Under limited supervision, instructs students in English classes and performs related administrative and recordkeeping duties. Interacts with and assists students in various areas. Reports to the Department Chair, English, Humanities, and University Transfer.

What You’ll Do

Teaches assigned college transfer courses in English and humanities—both online and traditional Performs related administrative and recordkeeping duties. Remains active in professional organizations and activities. Performs various student‑related duties including advising students, assisting students with class registration, counseling with students, and assisting students with career and study skills.

Teaches assigned day, evening, and online courses in college transfer English. Primary responsibility is teaching composition but may be asked to teach literature or other humanities courses. Uses technology to enhance instructions.

Keeps abreast of newest research and technological advances relative to the teaching of English and humanities courses including online instruction by reading professional journals and attending seminars, conferences, meetings, etc.

May assist with establishing long‑range goals for the Department.

Maintains good working relationships and communicates information within the Department and with all departments/divisions on campus. Serves on various College committees and organizations and attends meetings as required. Assists part‑time instructors and substitutes for absent instructors as needed.

Responds to phone calls and e-mail promptly, providing information and answering inquiries as appropriate. Performs other duties as required.