English - Faculty

Mitchell Community College•Statesville and Mooresville Campuses, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty, English, delivers accessible, high-quality learning experiences in classrooms, laboratories, clinical environments, and distance learning settings, facilitating learning to promote student success. The faculty member provides academic and career guidance during student support hours, helps learners establish college and career objectives, recommends interventions and strategies to support progression and credential completion, and pursues professional development to integrate effective teaching practices. The role contributes to institutional effectiveness and college- and state-wide initiatives, including program review, outcome assessment, and data analysis. The faculty member completes course documentation accurately and promptly and contributes to developing student and program learning outcomes, courses, and programs. The position requires high ethical standards, confidentiality, and active promotion of an inclusive environment that respects diversity. The position requires daily presence on campus and/or at medical, business, or industry locations for teaching, learning, or administrative responsibilities, in accordance with the College’s Curriculum Faculty Workload Policy. Local travel between campuses and other educational or industry locations may be required. Limited in-state and out-of-state travel may be needed for professional development, training, conferences, and workshops. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in English or a related field, with 18 hours from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
At least one year of relevant teaching and/or work experience.
Clear and effective oral and written communication with people from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groups, while maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, relevant computer applications, and Internet platforms.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement initiatives, programs, and services; track and assess quality; manage time and resources; meet deadlines; and attend to details.
Ability to perform complex tasks, prioritize multiple projects, manage interruptions, and work independently without supervision.
Knowledge and practical ability in student, career, and workforce development, including understanding the importance of a learner-centered environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the student experience, including coaching, mentoring, academic and career advising, student and career services, and academic progression and completion.
High ethical standards and ability to preserve confidentiality when handling sensitive data and information.
Commitment to equity and inclusion in the learning environment and workplace.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Applying the Quality Matter Rubric course, Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate, or another course development certification.
At least one year of community college teaching experience.
At least one year of distance-learning teaching experience using video conferencing tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Collaborate.
At least one year of experience working with the Ellucian Self-Service Student Portal or a related portal system.
At least one year of experience working with Watermark Student Success and Engagement (Aviso Enterprise) software.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver accessible, high-quality instruction that promotes student understanding of course outcomes, including instructing 18–22 contact hours per semester.
Prepare course objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies; develop and maintain course syllabi and align learning experiences with program and student learning outcomes.
Create an inclusive learning environment that provides equitable access to education, using frameworks such as Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Maintain established student support hours, offer availability by appointment, and respond promptly and appropriately to electronic communications.
Maintain, complete, and submit accurate and timely student attendance and grade documentation in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
Provide students with accurate academic and career information and advise them about policies, procedures, educational pathways, and transfer requirements.
Help students understand the importance of transferable skills for college and workplace success.
Use a proactive advising model aligned with National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) core values and competencies to support student success, progression, and credential completion.
Contribute to curriculum development by creating courses, updating course content and learning outcomes, recommending textbooks and other resources, and providing input on course sequences and schedules.
Participate in institutional effectiveness and college- and state-wide initiatives, including program review, grants, the College’s Strategic Plan, NC Guided Pathways, and SACSCOC.
Assess student learning outcomes by aligning learning experiences with desired outcomes, conducting assessments, and analyzing data to improve student learning.
Foster a collaborative, team-based work environment and follow tasks through to completion.
Collaborate with other divisions and departments to align credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.
Support the College’s retention, progression, completion, and inclusion initiatives.
Support the College’s mission, vision, and core values by following policies and procedures.
Participate in college-wide, divisional, and departmental meetings and contribute to committees and focus groups concerning educational pathways, courses, policies, and procedures.
Develop and strengthen partnerships with businesses, industries, community stakeholders, and professional organizations to keep educational pathways and courses current and aligned with workforce needs.
Pursue professional development each academic year, complete required and recommended training, remain current in professional literature, and participate in relevant organizations, classes, conferences, and workshops.
Contribute to recruitment and community relations efforts by reviewing and recommending improvements to program publications, the College website, social media, marketing materials, and related activities and events.
Assist with inventory management of program or course equipment and take responsibility for designated labs and facilities.
Attend the College’s graduation ceremony and support other student and institutional activities and functions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair, Dean, Associate Vice President, or Vice President.