Instructor of English

Commensurate with education and experience.

Full-time teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college's strategic goals and evaluate
students' progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

In addition to the job description, faculty members teaching in grant supported programs are
required to adhere and to comply with all provisions, qualifications, policies, and procedures set
forth in the grant. In the event that the grant requirements contradict or add to the job description,
the requirements of the grant will take precedence.

This provision shall not be used to shift administrative responsibilities to the faculty member.
Further, the Vice President of Teaching, Learning and Student Development agrees to meet and
discuss grant requirements with the Association President and/or Association representatives.

A master's degree in the discipline or in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline

• At least two years of experience teaching in a higher education environment, preferably at the community college level.
• Experience and enthusiasm for teaching developmental reading and writing, in particular co-requisite and integrated reading/writing course models.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to thoughtfully respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially with faculty and community stakeholders, possess excellent interpersonal communication, and have a strong commitment to social justice and inclusion.
• Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise.

1. Deliver Instruction.
a. Promote culturally responsive instructional practices.
b. Conduct assigned classes and/or labs.
c. Prepare lessons.
d. Provide course syllabus aligned with contractual requirements.
e. Utilize learning outcomes assessment and measures to improve learning/instruction.
If a lab is involved:
f. Prepare labs.
g. Enforce lab safety procedures.

2. Evaluate Student Progress.
a. Keep accurate record of student performance.
b. Provide students with regular, confidential and readily available access to grades.
c. Provide students with timely feedback.

3. Provide Student Assistance.
a. Maintain office hours aligned with contractual requirements.
b. Respond to voice-mail/e-mail communication in a timely manner.
c. Give career and academic advice.
d. Refer students to student support services such as, but not limited to, recommended use
of the early alert system, if applicable, as early in the semester as possible when a
student indicates or shows signs of academic difficulty.
e. Implement accommodations and accessible materials for students with disabilities in
accordance with an official disability notification of accommodation provided by Student
Access and Disability Services.

4. Develop Curriculum.
a. Review/select textbooks and instructional materials.
b. Develop/revise courses.
c. Develop/revise degree/certificate programs.
d. Review/revise course outlines.
e. Participate in articulation of courses/programs.
f. Participate in advisory committees, as applicable.

5. Participate in Professional Development.
a. Participate in professional growth activities that are aligned with the college's strategic
goals.
b. Keep current on research and technologies in assigned specialties.
c. Participate in professional organizations.

6. Participate in Departmental Routines.
a. Assist in scheduling of classes.
b. Assist in setting departmental goals.
c. Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes at the college, program, and
course-level.
d. Assist in assessing new equipment and/or supplies.
e. Serve on standing committees.
f. Serve on ad-hoc committees (for example, search, college task-force, or instructional
area committees).
g. Participate in program review.
h. Comply with registration/records procedures.
i. Verify student enrollment.
j. Attend department, division, and college-wide faculty meetings.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position but it is not intended to be exhaustive.

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Moderate noise

Typical office or administrative