FT English Instructor (9 month)

Primary Purpose of Position

Primarily instruction and public service and those forms of research which promote and enhance the college’s commitment to excellence in instruction and which supports the current needs of the students and faculty. Faculty members are responsible to the Dean or Program Manager. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, adviser, and facilitator of learning. Eligible candidates for the position must be available to teach on HCC’s main campus beginning in the fall 2025 semester.

This is an anticipated vacancy for the 9 month position with start date of August 2025 (Subject to budget approval). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Essential Job Duties

The instructor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques, including delivering lectures and leading discussions; and perform other activities that are related to and meet the requirements of the courses.
• The development and revision of course content, textbook selection, instructional materials and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Maintaining office hours;
• Assisting with student advisement and registration;
• Serving on College committees;
• Maintaining professional competence;
• Participation in professional development activities.

• Maintain updated course syllabi and provide each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester including texts, course content and competencies and evaluation.
• Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations.
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.
• Maintain posted office hours as required by College policy and procedure and be available for student conferences and tutoring.
• Responsible for the development and revision of course content, textbook/equipment selection, instructional materials, and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure and discussing results with Dean or Program Manager.
• Provide students with academic and career advisement and assistance in transferability as appropriate.
• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and research in discipline or through involvement in professional organizations.
• Support and encourage college-sponsored activities.
• Create and maintain a student-centered environment
• Donate academic expertise in the local, state, or national community when appropriate to fulfill the community relations goals of the College.
• Serve on faculty, college and/or University and Community College System of North Carolina committees as appropriate.
• Interact with co-workers and perform tasks with the highest level of integrity
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and our learning community
• Promote and support HCC’s mission, vision, and values and promote and support coworkers in the most positive manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

Master's Degree in English or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in English. Eligible candidates for the position must be available to teach on HCC’s main campus.

Preferred qualifications

Master’s degree in English. Experience in teaching developmental English courses. Previous experience teaching at the post-secondary level. Familiarity with Moodle or other online learning management systems. Experience working with students from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Supplemental Information

The following is necessary for consideration:

• Official Haywood Community College employment application online found at our jobs page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywoodedu. Please call Beverly Balliot with any questions or if you are unable to complete the online application for any reason.
• The application must be complete for consideration - do not reference resume. A resume is suggested but does not take the place of any questions or details that you need to provide in order to be qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts must be included for the application process. Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites. Official transcripts of all secondary education must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of any offer of employment.
• References may not be a current HCC employee. Candidates must provide three professional references with email addresses. At least one reference must be a current or previous supervisor.
• College screening committee is responsible for application review, interviews, and recommends the candidate to HR. Upon completion of the hire process in HR, President approval is required in the hire of a candidate.
• HCC is a tobacco free campus