Full Time Tenure Track Faculty - English

FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK FACULTY – ENGLISH 
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Kennedy King College is currently seeking a Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty for English. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving. The successful applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, be able to work well with students, faculty, and staff at all levels within a diverse, multicultural, collaborative environment, have an extensive knowledge and be enthusiastic about sharing that knowledge in an engaging manner with all students, teaching strategies that utilize the best practices in education, and regularly incorporates them into instruction.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
  Provide instruction during scheduled class time.
• Prepare, deliver, and facilitate class lectures and discussions to students on topics related to course objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare course materials, including course syllabi; evaluate student work/performance; log student participation (i.e., attendance); and develop assessment instruments to measure student learning and other resources necessary to support classroom instruction, etc.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations; evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Hold office hours for student conferences and other instructional support needs.
• Participate in various department and or college-wide activities or committees.
• Complete all mandatory midterm/final grading and active pursuit certifications required by the college.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in English Language and Literature Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in English, Literature, Creative Writing or Composition/ Rhetoric – OR – M.A. in (print) Journalism (not broadcast).
• Knowledge of instructional technology such as BrightSpace or Leaning Management Systems preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required.
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
• Knowledge of industry/content knowledge.
• Able to create Instructional design/curriculum plans (i.e., syllabi design, lecture materials, assessments, etc.)
  Student engagement strategy and techniques (i.e., class participation, differentiated instruction focused on various learning styles diverse student needs, etc.)
• Knowledge of instructional technology such as Brightspace or other learning management platforms preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Familiar with SMART Board Technology and other presentation aides
• NOTE:  Must be available to teach on Saturday and Sunday. 

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review:

• A letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• A statement of your teaching philosophy.
• A legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted, official transcripts must be provided at time of interview).
• Two letters of recommendation

This position is represented by Local 1600.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Salary : $58,000