Instructor, English (Transfer)

Central Piedmont Community College•Multi-Campus, NC

About The Position

Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in subject mastery, teaching performance, evaluation of student learning, support of college policies and procedures, participation in college, division, and program activities, and contributions to the growth and enhancement of the college’s mission and programs. The instructor teaches English courses in a multi-campus environment and may teach credit or non-credit courses as needed. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, assessing student learning, maintaining student records and course materials, advising students, participating in college and program activities, and supporting student recruitment and retention. The working environment may include a typical classroom, lab, clinical, and/or online learning environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in English or a related field, or a master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in English or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the field, interpret and evaluate its theories, connect English with related fields, and stay current through professional development and involvement in professional organizations and meetings.
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Teach an appropriate course load and plan, organize, and deliver instruction to maximize documented student learning.
Adapt instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs and use available instructional technology when appropriate.
Encourage communication and higher-order thinking skills through assignments; contribute to instructional material selection and development; and incorporate core competencies into the curriculum.
Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Establish meaningful course and program learning outcomes and develop and explain methods for fairly measuring student progress toward them.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, return student work promptly, maintain accurate progress records, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses in the discipline as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours and serve as a faculty advisor within the college’s advisement system.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines in accordance with program and divisional policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information, substitute for instructors in the discipline when needed, care for college facilities and materials, and provide attendance data according to college policies and procedures.
Serve on college, divisional, and program committees; participate in required meetings and events; and respond promptly to administrative information requests.
Support part-time and full-time colleagues, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in graduation ceremonies.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators, individually and as part of a team.
Remain familiar with college goals, mission, and long-range plans and contribute to planning and development processes.
Participate in professional activities that support the educational goals of the college and its constituents, and perform responsibilities in accordance with relevant college, division, and program goals and plans.
Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.