What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Instructor (Limited Duration) position at Metropolitan Community College?
Position Information
Position Information
Career Opportunity Number
24-163
Position Title:
English Instructor (Limited Duration)
Location
Longview
Position Type:
Full-Time
Class Category
Faculty
Job Open Date
01/21/2025
Job Close Date
02/21/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Initial Screen Date:
02/26/2025
Minimal Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in English; OR
- Master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 GCH in combination of the qualifying fields.
- English
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Literature
- MFA (English)
- Technical Writing
- Print Journalism
- Linguistics
- TESOL/TESL
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Two years of teaching experience using interactive teaching techniques.
- Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning excellence.
- Demonstrated experience with current pedagogical and instructional methods.
- Demonstrated experience with utilizing a variety of classroom technologies, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community.
- Demonstrated interest in and passion for teaching community college students.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).
Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.
This position is a full-time position, for spring semester 2025 only.
This position is a full-time position, for spring semester 2025 only.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE:
- An MCC application must be accompanied by a cover letter, resume, and transcripts.
- Official transcripts are required if interviewed.
We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, flexible spending, health savings account, and wellness programs.
We can’t wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Brief Description of Duties:
- Deliver effective instruction – Provide quality instruction, which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college – approved curriculum and resources.
- Assess student learning – Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment.
- Manage classes and learning environments – Foster a positive classroom-learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility.
- Promote continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning.
- Support learning through student engagement – Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
- Provide student guidance – Help students develop academic habits for college success.
- Pursue professional development – Stay current in academic field.
- Actively participate collegially in department, campus, cross-college, discipline-specific, district, and community service activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned to provide a high quality learning experience for students, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, etc.
Special Requirements:
Specific Experience Required:
Preferred Areas of Expertise:
