English Instructor

Vance Granville Community College•Henderson, NC

About The Position

The School of Arts and Sciences seeks a full-time Instructor of English to provide in-person and/or online instruction at Vance, Granville, Franklin, and Warren County campuses. The instructor works under the supervision of the Department Chair and Academic Dean and is responsible for teaching course content, preparing and maintaining appropriate course records and syllabi, implementing active learning strategies, and focusing on student learning outcomes. Instructors are expected to continue the personal and professional growth needed to perform their duties. The position is eligible for up to two days of teleworking per week after nine months of employment, consistent with the College’s Teleworking Policy. The listed essential duties describe the general nature and level of work and are not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in English.
Degrees and hours must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to travel between the four VGCC campuses and potentially off-campus sites.
Proficiency in technology required by the academic program area and in administrative processes required by the college.
Obtain and maintain certification in online delivery systems.

Nice To Haves

Successful teaching experience in a community or technical college or similar post-secondary institution.
Online teaching experience with Moodle and Canvas learning management systems.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Department Chair regarding course assignments each semester.
Create and maintain course documents, including syllabi, student learning outcomes, and tests; submit course syllabi to the Department Chair for review each semester.
Conduct classes according to established meeting patterns and notify the Department Chair of any changes.
Update Moodle or Canvas courses for enhanced, hybrid, and online courses before the semester begins.
Communicate with students through the learning management system as appropriate to the course design.
Provide feedback to students regarding their course progression.
Record attendance and grades in MyVGCC in a timely manner and according to semester deadlines.
Inform the Department Chair as soon as possible about student academic, attendance, behavioral, cheating, or plagiarism issues.
Assess student learning outcomes and use the results to make course or program improvements.
Maintain suitable class records, including student membership hours, academic progress, and grading information.
Experiment with new and innovative teaching techniques.
Obtain and maintain certification in online delivery systems and attend required college meetings.
Demonstrate proficiency in technology required by the academic program area and in college-required administrative processes.