English Instructor - Full Time - Long Term Temporary
About The Position
BASIC FUNCTION : The person selected will be expected to: Organize and teach all levels of a lower-division English program. Prepare complete course syllabus and outlines. Work with the English Department to develop and maintain a relevant community college curriculum, and assist in facilitating appropriate transfer/articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities. Develop and assess Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). Facilitate student learning by working to develop every student’s abilities and by designing varied learning environments, which may include laboratory, distance learning (interactive television, online), and accelerated courses. Teach courses as assigned to meet student needs, which may include day, evening, and weekend classes. Work with staff in related academic programs, including the College Success Center and Writing and Language Development Center. Participate in department, division, and college-wide initiatives and committees. Be committed to, and participate in, the shared governance process. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Requirements
- Master’s in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in linguistics, TESL , speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR Possess a California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of English.
- (Must apply through YCCD’s Equivalency Application Process) OR the equivalent Applicants applying under equivalency must submit all required documentation with their application materials. Failure to include the required equivalency documentation will result in disqualification from further consideration. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of equivalency.
Responsibilities
- Organize and teach all levels of a lower-division English program.
- Prepare complete course syllabus and outlines.
- Work with the English Department to develop and maintain a relevant community college curriculum
- Assist in facilitating appropriate transfer/articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities.
- Develop and assess Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
- Facilitate student learning by working to develop every student’s abilities and by designing varied learning environments, which may include laboratory, distance learning (interactive television, online), and accelerated courses.
- Teach courses as assigned to meet student needs, which may include day, evening, and weekend classes.
- Work with staff in related academic programs, including the College Success Center and Writing and Language Development Center.
- Participate in department, division, and college-wide initiatives and committees.
- Be committed to, and participate in, the shared governance process.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
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Job Type
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