English Instructor

El Paso Community College•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The English Instructor provides instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of El Paso Community College. In-person work on campus is an essential function. This is an anticipated faculty opening and a tenure-track position, with annual academic-year employment contracts leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year of employment. Based on the College’s needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses in a semester. The hiring committee may offer the tenure-track position as a Lecturer position, and an additional full-time Lecturer position may be offered from the applicant pool if a vacancy arises during the hiring process. The position includes teaching English courses, developing and evaluating curriculum and instructional materials, assessing student learning, advising students, participating in College governance and departmental activities, and supporting the College’s mission to serve the community. Applicants must submit an online EPCC employment application and transcripts showing completed coursework and conferred degrees by the deadline. The position is security-sensitive and requires a criminal background check for the successful applicant.

Requirements

Master's degree in English, or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in English.
Submit a transcript reflecting the required completed coursework and conferred degree with the application; the candidate must be fully qualified at the time of application.
Experience teaching in the discipline.
Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
Experience or ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment online by the announced deadline.
Provide academic coursework and degrees from an accredited college or university, or documentation certifying that a foreign institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country.
For transcripts in a language other than English, provide a full word-for-word translation by a current NACES member and an evaluation of each foreign transcript for equivalency to U.S.-accredited coursework.
The successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check and provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.

Nice To Haves

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with a syllabus outlining course requirements, objectives, methods of attaining objectives, and evaluation methods by the end of the first week of classes.
Use teaching methods appropriate for students with varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, provide opportunities for students to assess their progress, and allow reasonable opportunity to master course objectives.
Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials, submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class, and assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
Post and maintain office hours in accordance with institutional guidelines.
Serve as an academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
Arrange for students to evaluate instruction and submit evaluations to the designated office.
Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects and exhibiting leadership in their implementation.
Participate on committees and contribute to College governance through active committee service.
Work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
Participate in faculty orientation, professional development seminars, and other activities that enhance professional development; maintain professional awareness and growth.
Support the community college's mission to serve the community.
Assist in planning and implementing ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, and budgets.
Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or directed.