English (Faculty - 182 Days)

SUMMARY

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently seeking two full-time faculty members to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction to students enrolled in English-related coursework at any KCKCC location, while supporting the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

- Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required. - Teach scheduled classes in alignment with college policies and curriculum goals. - Teach English and integrated reading and writing courses with clear and measurable objectives. - Provide regular, timely reports to students of academic performance, including current grades in course(s) taught. - Successfully complete important assessment work. - Utilize student-centered teaching strategies. - Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grade, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration. - Maintain regular office hours for student advising and academic support. - Complete assessment activities and documentation per the Office of Assessment's guidelines. - Demonstrate ongoing professional development while sustaining desirable classroom results. - Serve on institutional committees as needed. - Other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and learning initiatives. - Understanding of and ability to effectively apply current methodology in developing curriculum. - Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with colleagues. - Demonstrated rapport with students having a record of academic challenges to motivate them toward success. - Demonstrated proficiency in instructional technology and online teaching platforms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Master’s or higher degree in English or a master’s degree in a related field with 18 credit hours of graduate English coursework. - Three (3) years' teaching experience in English at a community college or university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Teaching experience in an open-enrollment, urban community college. - Five (5+) plus years of teaching experience in English composition and literature. - Experience teaching co-requisite reading and writing courses. - Experience working with first-generation underprivileged students. - Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated by the ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and the community. - Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard. - Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. Occasionally, the employee may need to push or lift items. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the role.

WORK SCHEDULE

Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.