English Instructor

Ogeechee Technical College•Statesboro, GA

About The Position

The English Instructor will provide course instruction for the General Education Department in English, Literature, and Composition. The role includes preparing course learning activities aligned with Student Learning Outcomes, maintaining course materials in Blackboard, evaluating student progress, and supporting student learning and success. The instructor will advise students, assess student and program outcomes, and participate in recruitment, enrollment, retention, professional development, and college activities. Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees, work experience, and SACSCOC Faculty Credential Guidelines. The successful candidate may teach face-to-face, hybrid, or online courses and may be required to travel to teach at any Ogeechee Technical College location.

Requirements

Master’s degree in English; typically, an M.S. in Education focused on teaching English does not qualify.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong commitment to student success initiatives.
Three years of experience working or teaching in the field.
Faculty credentials must satisfy applicable accrediting-body requirements for assigned courses.

Nice To Haves

Prior college-level teaching experience with evidence of effective, student-centered instructional practices.
Experience developing and delivering academic courses in both online and traditional modalities.

Responsibilities

Prepare weekly planners for learning activities aligned with the established Student Learning Outcomes for each course.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and knowledge of current procedures in course content.
Review and finalize course syllabi using Department and program templates.
Review and finalize Blackboard courses used to facilitate and support student learning.
Evaluate students’ progress in attaining Student Learning Outcomes.
Request and maintain supplies and equipment needed to support the learning environment.
Submit required documentation, including final grades, attendance records, and other student-related information, on time.
Ensure compliance with institutional, TCSG, and accreditation standards.
Establish a classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Advise students on academic and occupational curricula.
Assess student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
Participate in program recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities.
Assist with the budget process for requesting and maintaining instructional equipment and classroom or laboratory supplies.
Participate in committees and other department, college, and community projects.
Participate in professional development to enhance instructional skills and knowledge of learning.