Assistant Professor, English

Faculty

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Eureka

The successful candidate for this full-time, tenure-track position will
be primarily responsible for teaching lower-division courses in English
composition, critical thinking, and literature. Teaching assignments
may include nights and weekends. This faculty position will provide
face-to-face instruction at the assigned location (Eureka) and may also
occasionally include classes offered via other modalities as part of the
regular teaching load. Teaching assignment may include nights and
weekends.

Additional responsibilities and duties include:

• Participation in institutional, program and course-level assessment
• Participation in the colleges shared governance process
• Participation in professional development activities in the

discipline

Anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2023.

• Community college teaching experience, especially experience

teaching a variety of literature courses and critical thinking and
composition.

• Experience with curricular and program development and

assessment, especially in support of the associate degree in
English and study of the humanities.

• Experience leading, coaching, and evaluating faculty.
• Experience developing effective working relationships with

colleagues, including student support services, instructional
programs, and/or community agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Masters in English, literature, comparative literature, or

composition OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters
in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in
reading, creative writing or journalism OR the equivalent

• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in working

collaboratively with colleagues and community.

• Demonstrated commitment to and/or experience in lower-division

teaching of diverse student populations, including first-generation
college students, low-socioeconomic students, and racially
minoritized students.

It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

Based on education and experience

Starting Salary: $56,817 - $79,534/Annually (Salary range continues to a maximum of $123,406/Annually based on education)

Human Resources

707-476-4140

hr@redwoods.edu

Fall 2023

F00123P

23-129

01/17/2023

02/10/2023

No

https://employment.redwoods.edu/postings/3824

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance of a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during the recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university will be required.

College of the Redwoods Faculty Organization is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods faculty employees. Each employee hired into a faculty position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees.

Initial salary placement is determined by education and teaching/professional experience. Refer to the CRFO Collective Bargaining Agreement for specific details on salary placement.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided by the District for all full-time employees and their dependents.

Required Materials

Apply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/




You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process. Attachments are accepted in .doc or .pdf file formats.

1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in the position and
describing the candidates qualifications for the position.
2. Professional résumé or curriculum vitae, including contact information
for at least two professional references. Transcripts of all college
degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application, official
copies will be required of the successful candidate.)
3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient
for application, official copies will be required of the successful
candidate.)
4. A statement of teaching philosophy that addresses your interest,
values, goals, and actions with regards to teaching.
5. A sample course syllabus for a lower-division course in English such
as English 1A.


Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.