Instructor, Language & Literature (Mexico)

Moberly Area Community College•Mexico, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time, 9¼-month position with excellent benefits that begins on August 20, 2026. Primary instructional duties will be assigned at the MACC Mexico campus, online and virtual instruction as well as travel to other MACC sites may be required. Review of applications will begin June 8. All candidates must submit a completed online application at our website: https://www.macc.edu/jobs/ A cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, transcripts, and any other relevant documents should be uploaded with the application.

Requirements

A master's degree in English or a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach classes assigned by the administration which could include but are not restricted to day, evening, dual credit, distance education, or any campus location
Provide effective instruction that encompasses active and meaningful learning activities and frequent and timely feedback to students regarding their progress
Develop course curriculum, materials/handouts, lectures, and labs, and update regularly to ensure relevancy and currency
Select required course resources and textbooks, working in conjunction with other faculty as appropriate, and provide this information to the appropriate dean’s office
Utilize course-adopted textbook(s) and/or course resources
Provide students with a course syllabus which aligns with the common course syllabus and provides information detailing learning expectations, major assignments, and methods of evaluation, and provide a copy of this syllabus to the appropriate dean’s office
Participate in the development/revision and implementation of program assessment plans and utilize feedback to improve learning outcomes
Maintain a total of ten office hours per week at assigned instructional site(s) as approved by the appropriate dean and post information on office door (up to two virtual/online office hours per week via an approved delivery format may be held in lieu of traditional hours, and office hours may be adjusted by the appropriate dean for other approved activities, such as administratively-assigned travel to other sites that extends normal work hours)
Keep adequate course records (including grades and attendance) and submit required records to the designated office by the established date
Follow college-wide student attendance policy and drop non-attending students in a timely manner
Refer at-risk students to available support resources and interventions
Submit annual budget requests to the appropriate dean’s office for supplies, equipment, travel, and other instructional expenditures
Attend all faculty meetings
Be available on a campus, or by virtual office each college day
Assist and mentor new and/or adjunct faculty
Participate in committee assignments or other service or leadership opportunities at the local, regional, or state level
Serve as directed as sponsor of student clubs and organizations
Promote the College in the community through participation in community activities and organizations as appropriate
Support students and activities of the College through attendance at College events and functions
Be available to serve as consultants or advisers to students or prospective students and assist with communication of enrollment and course/degree planning information to students
Assist with student recruitment, registration, and orientation functions as assigned or appropriate
Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to achieve shared goals and strategic plan priorities
Participate in commencement activities in academic attire unless excused by the President
Participate in professional growth activities
Stay current in discipline, in teaching methodologies, and with industry standards as appropriate
Demonstrate self-reflection and growth through the faculty evaluation process which includes completion of a teaching portfolio, end-of-course student evaluations, classroom and peer observations, and administrative conferences
Submit updated/current college transcripts to the Human Resources Office showing all college work earned at both the graduate and undergraduate level, along with all degrees granted
Carry out the policies developed by the Board of Trustees as executed and interpreted by the administration
Perform other duties assigned by the appropriate dean, Vice President for Instruction, or the President