Assistant Professor - English

Kankakee Community College•Kankakee, IL

About The Position

Provides instruction and assesses student learning in English composition and other related courses. The instructor collaborates with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum, develop programs, facilitate activities that promote student success and lifelong learning, and provide ongoing student support. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 14, 2027, for the fall semester. The interview process will take place during January/February 2027. Applicants should provide unofficial transcripts with their application.

Requirements

Master's degree required.
Unofficial transcripts must be provided with the application.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree or higher in English is preferred.
A focus in Composition & Rhetoric is preferred.
Prior teaching experience in multiple modalities is preferred.
Experience teaching in a community college setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction and assess student learning within the discipline.
Select and review educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of course competencies.
Prepare current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi and college policies and procedures.
Collaborate with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.
Meet classes as scheduled and maintain office hours as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
Evaluate student performance and maintain and provide tenth-day and midterm attendance information, as well as grade records, for each class.
Remain current with disciplinary content, technology, and teaching and learning strategies.
Assess student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the Student Learning Committee.
Participate in curriculum and course development.
Attend division and faculty meetings and communicate regularly with the division dean regarding instructional concerns.
Participate in faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.
Work collaboratively and respond promptly to phone and email requests.
Assist the division dean with recruiting and selecting part-time instructors.
Provide course materials and assistance to part-time instructors as requested by the division dean.
Strongly consider serving on college committees.
Assist with budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.
Follow college policies and procedures stated in the Faculty Handbook and the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
Represent and interpret the discipline and division at opportunities such as high school visits and community gatherings.
Attend the commencement program.