Job Description

Eastern Gateway Community College invites applications for an English Faculty member under the Dean of Academics. This is an in-seat faculty position that requires travel and instruction at both our Steubenville and Youngstown campuses starting in the 2023 Fall Semester.

The primary responsibility of a faculty member is the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of courses to satisfy the educational mission and goals of the College. All other responsibilities are viewed as supportive to this central function. Specific duties within direct and indirect responsibility areas will be assigned in relation to the expertise of the faculty member and College priorities. The following description is intended to indicate different levels and types of direct and indirect duties that will be required of the full-time faculty member. It should neither be construed as being all inclusive nor limit the deans right to assign, direct, and control the work under his/her supervision. The description should not be held to exclude other professional duties of similar difficulty, level, or type.

• Salary Commensurate with the collective bargaining agreement

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The instructional workload is 30 credit hours in an Academic Year split between the Fall and Spring Semesters.

• Prepares for and teaches classes as assigned, making good use of class time and keeping all classes for the scheduled period.

• Participates in the development of curriculum.

• Develops appropriate grading policies and methods of student assessment to monitor and communicate academic progress.

• Provides full information to students regarding course syllabi, objectives, text, and materials required for the courses taught.

• Answers student inquiries (from class or via email) within a 24–48-hour timeframe.

• Holds office hours when students may seek help from you on a one-on-one basis.

• Maintains accurate records of student attendance and academic progress.

• Recognizes individual differences in the classroom and adapt instructional techniques accordingly.

• Assists students with academic difficulties including being available for consultation outside of class.

• Refers students to appropriate staff, office, or resource person for information, guidance, financial assistance, and placement.

• Enforces regulations found in the school catalog and student handbook.

• Submits academic information such as course syllabi, final grade reports, grade changes, and mid-term deficiency grades on time to the appropriate person utilizing the Institutions reporting procedures.

• Attends scheduled faculty, department, and committee meetings.

• Participates in at least two committees throughout the Academic Year.

• Abides by all accrediting council, state, federal, and institutional policies and procedures, rules and laws.

• Cooperates with staff and faculty in carrying out the instructional programs, educational mission, and goals of the College.

The above duties are not all-inclusive; rather they illustrate the type of work assigned to a position incumbent. All listed duties are considered essential functions of the job.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in English, or related field is required.

• Three years teaching experience is preferred.

• Experience teaching in-seat courses is preferred.

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to use a variety of instructional strategies to support and motivate students.

• Ability to communicate in oral and written form.

• Possess enthusiasm, dependability, diplomacy, and organizational integrity.

• Project a positive image of the College both on campus and in the community.

• Be willing and able to travel and represent the College at local, state, and national professional educational organizations, businesses, and community advisory committees, as requested by the Dean.

• Excellent leadership and customer service skills.

 

Eastern Gateway Community College prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees due to race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those terms are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law and any effective Executive Order, in making any employment-related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@egcc.edu

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