Lanier Technical College; English Instructor

Lanier Technical College • Gainesville, GA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lanier Technical College is seeking a full-time, benefit-eligible, salaried English Instructor for its Hall County Campus. This position involves developing and delivering credited English courses, evaluating student progress, managing administrative tasks, and contributing to student recruitment and retention efforts. The role requires a Master's degree in English or a related field with significant graduate coursework in English, and the ability to work effectively with diverse students in various settings. A background and reference check are part of the selection process.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in English or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in English and appropriate semester hours in specific course content from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Must work well in the classroom and in supervising diverse students in a variety of settings.
• Ability to work flexible hours – including day and evening hours.
• Ability to teach at any College campus where English classes are taught.
• Ability to participate in appropriate staff development and campus activities.
• Ability to supervise students in the classroom.
• Ability to develop and evaluate lesson plans, and select appropriate textbooks.
• Ability to direct and assess students’ progress in achieving required competencies.
• Ability to handle administrative responsibilities related to teaching of courses, data collection, and reporting for accreditation agencies, and the College.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fair and unbiased manner, and to maintain a pleasant, professional relationship with students and faculty/staff.
• Skill in the operation of work-related computers.
• Appropriate oral and written communication skills that effectively communicate information to students who might function at the new, beginning, or advanced level.
• Ability to maintain accurate and organized records, and prepare lesson materials.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in a postsecondary environment.
• Experience teaching via online instruction.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives.
• Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited English courses.
• Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the classroom.
• Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.
• Assists with student recruitment and retention as appropriate.
• Manages administrative responsibilities related to scheduling, developing syllabi and teaching courses.
• Other duties as assigned by Dean.

Benefits

• A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System)
• Health and flexible benefits insurance options
• Sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each on a monthly basis)
• 13 state holidays
• Telework one day per week after six (6) months of employment.

What This Job Offers

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