Instructor, English

Bellevue University•Bellevue, NE

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The full-time Instructor teaches in an innovative learning environment using the University’s delivery models. The Instructor focuses on delivery of the established program-wide learning objectives and curricula that promote breadth of knowledge and skills to develop students for success in a global, diverse, technological society. The Instructor provides meaningful interactions with students that promote student engagement, that connect student learning to career goals and that direct students to resources and interventions. The essence of Bellevue University’s educational experience is Real Learning for Real Life.

Requirements

Master's degree in English or related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of successful postsecondary teaching experience.
Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness in English composition or closely related courses.
Required experience teaching 100-level English Composition courses in residential and/or online formats.
Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and student-centered teaching.
Record of contributing to the discipline of English through scholarship and/or creative endeavors is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with curriculum design for online and residential course delivery is preferred.
Strong interest in or experience working with first-year, first-generation, and at-risk student populations is highly desirable.
Experience teaching in open-access institutions is a plus.
Technical competence with learning management systems and online instructional tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Employs teaching methods and approaches that promote active student engagement with course content in residential and online environments.
Teaches assigned 100–200 level English courses, including English Composition, in residential and online modalities as needed.
Actively engages with students and provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback on written assignments.
Motivates students to participate fully in the educational process and supports achievement of course learning outcomes.
Uses available instructional data (such as student feedback and course performance indicators) to improve teaching effectiveness and course design.
Actively monitors student academic progress and supports course persistence, particularly with first-year, first-generation, and at-risk students.
Participates in curriculum design and continuous quality improvement for residential and online English courses.
Practices continuous improvement in teaching strategies and course delivery to support high levels of learning and persistence.
Adheres to established University and College policies and procedures.
Completes all required training and development activities relevant to University practices and instructional delivery.
Demonstrates professional integrity and sound judgment consistent with higher education standards.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean or University leadership.