Faculty, English

About the role

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develop discipline‑related curricula, assess student learning, participate in program evaluation, college activities, and serve on committees. Maintain college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.

This is a 168‑day, tenure‑track faculty position on track for a continuing contract. Faculty teach 45 points, maintain office hours, and fulfill college business hours that may include serving on committees and work teams, meetings, and special projects. Tenure‑track professors must successfully complete a five‑year continuing contract earning process for continued employment. Teaching assignment hours vary.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students using established educational theories and techniques
• Develop discipline‑related curricula
• Assess student learning
• Participate in program evaluation
• Participate in college activities and serve on committees
• Maintain college and department standards in support of the mission and strategic plan
• Teach 45 points per academic year
• Maintain office hours
• Fulfill college business hours including committee work, work teams, meetings, and special projects

Requirements

• Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in English, Literature, Creative Writing, or Linguistics
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, and on multiple campuses if needed
• Teaching and occupational experience recognized
• Ability to demonstrate use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use technology required for assigned courses
• Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught
• Must demonstrate cultural competency to engage and work with a diverse student and employee population
• Degrees must be from institutions accredited by an institutional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Degrees from outside the United States must be validated by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES); evaluation report must be attached prior to the application closing date
• Applications must include attached copies of official transcripts or non‑web‑based unofficial transcripts (college‑stamped student copy or scanned non‑web‑based unofficial transcript); web‑based student system transcripts will not be accepted

Pay

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $50,500.00 annually; the offer may vary based on the candidate's education and experience.

Benefits

• Culture: Inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose and employees have a sense of belonging
• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave; Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off
• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, apps for stress management, nutrition, meditation
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops
• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans

Schedule

168‑day, tenure‑track appointment. Faculty teach 45 points, maintain office hours, and fulfill college business hours that may include evenings, weekends, and multiple campuses. Teaching assignment hours vary.