GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in English or masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English
• One year of teaching experience

• Online teaching experience
• 18 graduate hours in communications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Classroom Instruction

• Teach all assigned courses, a range of 18 – 22 contact hours per semester, for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
• Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, incorporates appropriate content and pedagogy, and is relevant to current events/trends.
• As needed, teach classes online, on-campus, and/or at off-campus sites.
• Teach an academic success class as needed.
• Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback.
• Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students.
• Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Ensure cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories.
• Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s).
• Participate in the evaluation and acquisition of instructional materials, audiovisual aids, support and equipment needs.
• Develop and distribute course syllabi according to the established template and guidelines, providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations, evaluation criteria, and access to student support services.
• Provide advice for editing and composition during office hours/appointments with students registered for English classes at the college.

• Maintain appropriate accessibility for students, including a minimum of five office hours a week.
• Serve as an educational mentor to assigned students by providing academic and employment planning.
• Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students.
• Participate in semester advising and registration activities as needed.
• Verify graduation degree audits as assigned.
• Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College.
• Advocate and provide motivation for students.
• Communicate student needs to Program Head or Department Head.

• Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness, and completeness of all data.
• Remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as approved.
• Participate in annual planning, program and curriculum review.
• Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as assigned.
• Participate in campus activities.
• Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other announced co-curricular activities of the College.
• Maintain regular, professional communication within the college and affiliated industry contacts.
• Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations and meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College.
• Support all functions of the College, including compliance with all facets of the College's policies.

OTHER DUTIES

Other Duties Specific to this Position (optional)

• Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet program needs.

• Canvas
• Colleague/Datatel
• Dropout Detective
• School Dude
• Self-Service

• eLearning Tools
• Microsoft Office