English Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

6d • $71,096 - $108,630

About The Position

Spokane Community College (SCC) welcomes qualified candidates for a tenure-track English position. Our student-centered and equity-minded institution serves a diverse population of transfer and professional/technical students and plays an integral role in community partnerships. SCC’s English department advances student success through collaborative and innovative practices. Faculty will typically teach English Composition 101 and 102 and may also have opportunities to teach courses in Literature, Technical Writing, or Creative Writing. Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Requirements

• Master of Arts degree in English, rhetoric/composition, or closely related field from an accredited university
• At least three years of experience teaching college-level English including experience at a community college or with a similar student population
• Experience teaching English Composition using current theory and innovative practices in various learning modalities, including hybrid and online instruction
• Experience with department-level assessment, curriculum design, and/or program development
• Demonstrated commitment to a teaching, learning, and working environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of a community college and understanding of students served by Spokane Community College
• Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment.
• Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience beyond the minimum qualifications
• Degree or significant coursework in Composition, significant professional development in Composition, and/or experience in Interdisciplinary Writing Programs, Writing Across the Curriculum, or experience as a Writing Program Administrator
• Demonstrated experience engaging in Student Success Initiatives at a community college
• Demonstrated leadership in department or college initiatives, such as assessment and curriculum development, professional development, and/or unique collaborations or projects

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment for English Composition students in face-to-face and online modalities.
• Using evidence-based practices, improve success for all students.
• Engage in self-reflective practice and continued professional growth.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning tied to the position responsibilities, including remaining current in your field and in evidence-based teaching practices.
• Maintain availability to students through scheduled office hours, email, or other effective means of responsive and timely communication.
• Collaborate with campus student support services to facilitate student accommodations and ensure course materials are accessible for all learners.
• Participate in continuous improvement by collaborating in departmental and college-wide initiatives including assessment, evaluation, course and program-level outcomes, and curriculum development to support and enrich instructional programs.
• Participate in on campus division and department meetings; student-centered activities; district or college committees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan
• leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level