What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Instructor position at Mt. San Jacinto College?
JOB
We have an exciting opportunity for two (2) English Instructors located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks two (2) English Instructors to teach and develop courses in English. These are full-time tenure-track academic positions. The ideal candidates are student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty members are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes.Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. These are full-time tenure-track academic positions. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year. While the current vacancies are expected at the San Jacinto Campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility. The start date for these positions will be Fall 2025 (August). Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants. These positions are in the California Teachers Association/National Education Association. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.cta.org/ and http://www.nea.org
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.Classroom Duties: Provide instruction that includes lecture and laboratory classes in English in accordance with established Mt. San Jacinto Community College District approved curriculum and course outlinesInform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabusEffectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgroundsInteraction with Students Outside Of Class: Advise students on academic and career mattersAssist in outreach and articulation with District high schools, four-year colleges and universitiesPost and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policyOut-Of-Class Duties: Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and student records and submit them according to published guidelinesPrepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabus and in a timely manner with meaningful feedbackProfessional and Curriculum Development: Maintain currency in fieldDevelop, maintain and evaluate curriculumMaintain and review course specific and program level student learning outcomesInteract with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction and participate in the development of instructional methods, technology and materialsWork with peers in higher education, business and industry to maintain currency of instructional programsScholarship of Teaching and Learning: Promote equity and student success through the scholarship of teaching and learningCreate communities of practice with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction to develop and implement effective instructional methods, technologies, and materials, in purposeful assessment at the course, program, and institutional levelsFoster significant, long-lasting learning for studentsInteraction with Colleagues: Participate in campus/college governance by serving on campus/college committeesParticipate in professional development, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policiesAt all times demonstrate respect for the rights and needs of students and demonstrate respect for staff, colleagues and the teaching profession
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, visit https://msjc.edu/humanresources/
We have an exciting opportunity for two (2) English Instructors located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks two (2) English Instructors to teach and develop courses in English. These are full-time tenure-track academic positions. The ideal candidates are student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty members are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes.Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. These are full-time tenure-track academic positions. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year. While the current vacancies are expected at the San Jacinto Campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility. The start date for these positions will be Fall 2025 (August). Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants. These positions are in the California Teachers Association/National Education Association. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.cta.org/ and http://www.nea.org
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.Classroom Duties: Provide instruction that includes lecture and laboratory classes in English in accordance with established Mt. San Jacinto Community College District approved curriculum and course outlinesInform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabusEffectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgroundsInteraction with Students Outside Of Class: Advise students on academic and career mattersAssist in outreach and articulation with District high schools, four-year colleges and universitiesPost and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policyOut-Of-Class Duties: Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and student records and submit them according to published guidelinesPrepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabus and in a timely manner with meaningful feedbackProfessional and Curriculum Development: Maintain currency in fieldDevelop, maintain and evaluate curriculumMaintain and review course specific and program level student learning outcomesInteract with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction and participate in the development of instructional methods, technology and materialsWork with peers in higher education, business and industry to maintain currency of instructional programsScholarship of Teaching and Learning: Promote equity and student success through the scholarship of teaching and learningCreate communities of practice with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction to develop and implement effective instructional methods, technologies, and materials, in purposeful assessment at the course, program, and institutional levelsFoster significant, long-lasting learning for studentsInteraction with Colleagues: Participate in campus/college governance by serving on campus/college committeesParticipate in professional development, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policiesAt all times demonstrate respect for the rights and needs of students and demonstrate respect for staff, colleagues and the teaching profession
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, visit https://msjc.edu/humanresources/
