Temporary, Full-Time English Faculty

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Position Information

Summary

Position Title Temporary, Full-Time English Faculty Job Summary

Kishwaukee College is adding to its team of creative, strategic, and collaborative-minded individuals who demonstrate high levels of service and commitment to student success. We promote a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness in faculty, staff, and students and are actively engaged in building a more diverse organization and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. By joining the Kishwaukee College team you can make a difference. We offer outstanding career opportunities and a competitive total benefit package for this position, including a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid vacation, sick, and personal leave, tuition waivers, State Universities Retirement Systems (SURS) pension in place of social security, and an optional deferred compensation plan.

Job Summary

This temporary full-time, nine-month faculty position will be focused on writing instruction, including Composition 1 and 2, Developmental Corequisite Support, and Technical Writing. Occasional teaching of courses in Literature and Humanities will also be possible. The teaching load may include daytime, evening, online, hybrid, flex, and off-campus (dual credit) course offerings. The successful candidate should be able to work with students with a wide range of academic preparation and collaborate with other faculty in professional activities. Candidates must exhibit an effective teaching style that supports innovative instruction, the use of technology and the success of a diverse student body.

Supervisorial Responsibilities

None

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Facility with a variety of instructional technologies
• Familiarity with Competency-Based Education and/or Credit for Prior Learning
• Proficiency in assessment of student learning
• Competence in teaching strategies that foster active learning and student success
• Effectiveness in leadership, organizational, and team-building skills
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in English or Rhetoric/Composition
• Two (2) years of teaching experience, community college experience preferred
• Experience with online instruction
• Commitment to community college mission
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a team member
• Demonstrated skills in effective communication in English, both spoken and written
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Developmental Writing instruction, particularly corequisite supports
• Experience with Technical Writing instruction
• Experience with curriculum and course development
  
  

Physical Demands

• Work is normally performed in a general office environment.
• Work performed requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs.
• This position requires light physical activity and movement; employee must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or during virtual meetings. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis.
  
  

EOE Statement

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status Full Time Hours per Week Weeks per Year Budgeted Hours per Year Temporary Position - Begin Date 08/13/2025 Temporary Positions - End Date Type of Position Faculty (Full-time) Temporary Hiring Salary Range Requested $55,926.00 - $60,926.00 Support Staff Pay Band (if applicable) Support Staff Pay Range (if applicable

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F089P Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 05/19/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Advertising Summary College Website Posting Link https://kish.peopleadmin.com/postings/3953

Illustrative Examples Of Essential Functions

Job Duty Name Description of Job Duty

• Actively support course and program assessment
• Contribute to departmental, campus, and college efforts to ensure student success
• Promote the philosophy, mission, and vision of Kishwaukee College
• Provide engaging, enthusiastic, and student-centered teaching to community college students
• Establish a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement
• Contribute to a collegial, collaborative, and positive attitude to the college campus
• Understand and convey the essentials of the course content that students should master
• Maintain high academic standards while demonstrating equity and fairness
• Work successfully and productively in a team environment with faculty and staff
• Perform the necessary duties of an instructor to ensure quality instruction
• Establish productive and supportive communication with students
• Prepare course syllabi following the college-approved format and course content
• Be organized and conduct classes in accordance with the published class schedule
• Evaluate student progress through regularly scheduled assessments and exams
• Promptly return graded work to students and maintain student grade records
• Maintain required office hour schedule
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in discipline, as well as college and legislative policies
• Assist in curriculum and program development and assessment as necessary
• Advise students as appropriate
  
  

Essential Duty? Percentage Of Time

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
  
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
  
  

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae