Full-Time Special Term Contract Instructor - English Composition

Bucks County Community College•Newtown, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bucks County Community College invites applications for a Full-Time Special Term Contract Instructor position in English Composition within the School of Language & Literature for the 2026–2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach all levels of English Composition courses on campus during the day, ranging from foundational writing sections to honors courses. Classes could be at Newtown, Bristol, or Perkasie campus locations. Responsibilities include planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality classroom instruction based on the approved course outline by selecting and utilizing a variety of approved course materials. The faculty member will employ teaching methods that engage diverse student populations, demonstrating an enthusiasm for cultivating academic excellence across both standard and honors curricula. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across multiple instructional modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

Requirements

Master's degree. in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or M.F.A. in Creative Writing
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Community College teaching experience

Responsibilities

Knowledge of course development, instruction, and evaluation.
Knowledgeable in student learning using appropriate methods.
Conduct an engaging classroom based on the course outline.
Motivate students by demonstrating sensitivity to concerns and actively involving students in classroom discussions and/or activities.
Make arrangements for equipment and supplies, or other activities as needed.
Complete all course assessments as required.
Use technology to enhance teaching/learning in the classroom.
Participating in the assessment process
Maintaining current knowledge of the professional discipline
Maintaining appropriate expertise and competence through continuing professional development
Attend Fall and Spring Inservice session and professional development requirement.