Full Time Faculty, English AY26/27

Dallas College•Chicago, IL

2d•$60,000

About The Position

Faculty in Dallas College are expected to perform the duties enumerated in the formal Job Description; to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Dallas College Board of Trustees and outlined in the Dallas College Board Policy Manual; and to comply with both state and federal policy. We have a position available at each of the following campuses: Brookhaven Campus Eastfield Campus El Centro Campus Mountain View Campus North Lake Campus Richland Campus Cedar Valley Campus

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in English, or a master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in English, Rhetoric, Literature, Humanities: Studies in Literature, Journalism or Creative Writing
One year of demonstrated teaching experience required.
Official transcript will be required.
Will be subject to a criminal background check.
Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach students in assigned classes in accordance with course descriptions and/or learning outcomes, the course syllabus, and institutional policies and procedures
Provide students with a syllabus that includes required institutional policies, course objectives, materials, and methods of evaluation
Provide a workload schedule showing teaching and office hours
Certify student attendance in classes by the established deadlines
Maintain accurate and complete course records
Submit final grades by the established deadlines
Communicate with and provide feedback to students in a timely fashion
Develop course curriculum and instructional materials (individually or collaboratively)
Use knowledge of diverse communities and skill sets to diversify teaching methods and delivery of content in instruction
Provide effective instruction to facilitate student learning in all classes taught
Evaluate and assess student learning on a regular basis in all classes taught
Participate in assessment activities at course, department, college, and district levels to assist students in achieving designated course objectives or learning outcomes
Use appropriate technologies to enhance classroom or online instruction and to achieve established course objectives or learning outcomes
Regularly evaluate teaching methods and use data to continually improve instructional strategies
Support the mission and goals of the college and the strategic priorities of the Board
Serve on departmental, college, and/or district committees
Attend scheduled discipline, department, division, and college meetings
Participate in the review of curricula and selection of instructional materials within the discipline or department
Participate in required program reviews and the achievement of departmental goals
Comply with all required college-level and program-level accreditation standards
Discuss program, career, or transfer options and other college services with students to support informed academic decisions
Attend required assembly/convocation and commencement/graduation ceremonies
Perform other duties mutually agreed upon in consultation with supervisor
Maintain knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic discipline or workforce field
Maintain any required professional certification or licensure in the appropriate academic or technical discipline, where appropriate
Remain current with technological and pedagogical advances that promote continuous improvement of student learning
Participate in a variety of professional development activities
Participate in one's own performance review and evaluation