ENGLISH FACULTY (9/10 Mo-Tenure Track)

About the role

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution located in Cleveland, Tennessee. The college is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned in accordance with course descriptions, course syllabi, departmental guidelines, and approved instructional formats.
• Fulfill all instructional requirements required by Cleveland State Community College and the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
• Remain current in the instructional field and in effective teaching methodologies.
• Dedicate a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours, and obtain approval for any commitments that may affect employment responsibilities.
• Participate in institutional and academic unit meetings.
• Maintain and safeguard all required records and report grades as prescribed by the Registrar.
• Comply with Cleveland State Community College and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies and procedures.
• Support and participate in the college’s recruitment and retention efforts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in English or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in qualifying coursework, which may include Reading, Writer’s Workshop, Composition I, Composition II, Literature, dual enrollment or related areas.
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional practices and the ability to perform the responsibilities expected of a college-level instructor.
• Knowledge of the mission, role, and functions of a comprehensive community college.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to support student success through advising, student engagement, assessment activities, and participation in academic or institutional committees.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, or support educational and professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and the ability to create documents, manage data, prepare reports, and support daily operations.
• Demonstrated competency in the use and operation of instructional equipment and technologies relevant to the discipline.
• Knowledge of available instructional media resources and their effective application in teaching and learning.
• Proficiency in computer-related skills necessary for job performance, including instructional and administrative technologies.

Skills

• Knowledge of available instructional media resources and their effective application in teaching and learning.
• Proficiency in computer-related skills necessary for job performance, including instructional and administrative technologies.

Benefits

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/H.S.A.
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
• Education Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retail Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401k with $50 match, 403b, and 457
• Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays/Year
• Sick and Annual Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Pay

The salary range for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This on-site position is based at the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee. The role includes responsibilities at off-site instructional locations as needed, including the McMinn Higher Education Center (MHEC) in Athens, Tennessee, and dual enrollment sites within the College’s five-county service area. The position may require travel throughout the College’s five-county service area, as well as occasional travel to state meetings, conferences, and other professional development events as needed.