English Instructor - Macon

About the role

Statement Of Primary Purpose: Instruction in assigned English classes. Classification: Faculty, Exempt, Full Time. Reporting Relationships: Direction received: Receives guidance and direction from the English department chair; receives direct supervision from the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Direction given: Serves as lead English instructor on Macon Campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course load consistent with college workload policy.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Stay current in the subject matter through professional development, professional organizations, and professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Facilitate the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Incorporate relevant general education competencies into assignments and assessments.
• Develop, update, and share course syllabi in a timely manner.
• Establish meaningful student learning outcomes for courses.
• Develop and implement methods that measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Analyze data individually and collaboratively with other faculty and staff to improve student learning.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, and return student work promptly to promote learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit grade records according to established deadlines.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
• Teach classes as assigned.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• Participate in meetings and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.
• Support and collaborate with both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• Contribute to departmental and divisional curriculum development processes.
• Assist in selection and ordering of equipment, supplies, and textbooks.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Demonstrate productive interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators.
• Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
• Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the college and its constituents.
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
• Participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Master's degree in English, or Master's degree in a related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level hours in English.
• At least two years of teaching experience.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in English with 18 graduate hours in another humanities discipline.
• At least two years of community college teaching experience.

Skills

• Ability to use computers and software to support instruction, including learning management system, word processing, email, Internet, and student information database.
• Ability to teach in online and technology-supported modalities.

Schedule

• Typical teaching schedule will include face-to-face daytime instruction on the Macon Campus.
• Evening or off-campus courses may be assigned depending on the needs of the Campus to meet enrollment demands.
• Occasional travel outside the service area for professional development may be required.