Instructor of English

Tennessee Board of Regents • Morristown, TN

2d • $44,693 - $53,634

About The Position

The Instructor of English teaches freshman composition, including dual enrollment at local high schools and other campuses as needed; sophomore literature; learning support reading and writing; special interest courses; and independent study courses. The instructor may teach day or evening classes, on or off campus, and through conventional or alternate delivery modes such as web-based, virtual, or accelerated formats. Employees have a home location at Walters State Community College in Morristown but may occasionally or regularly work at other WSCC locations.

The role also includes participating in curriculum development, student recruiting and advising, departmental and college meetings, committees, and other faculty duties outlined in WSCC Policy 06:01:01. The instructor works with faculty and administrators to develop courses and programs, contributes to department and division activities, and provides outreach service to the community. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in English from a regionally accredited institution.
• Higher education teaching experience in writing.
• Experience teaching writing with computers, such as D2L, Web-CT, or in a writing lab setting.
• Ability to communicate and develop effective interpersonal relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Effective teaching and communication skills in English and applicable technology; ability to interact positively with campus and community.
• Ability to empower and motivate students to learn effectively.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of high school and higher education teaching experience.
• Three or more years of related teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach freshman composition, sophomore literature, learning support reading and writing, special interest courses, and independent study courses.
• Regularly teach dual enrollment classes at area high schools or on campus.
• Teach day and/or evening classes, on or off campus, using conventional and alternate delivery modes, including web-based, virtual, and accelerated schedules.
• Participate in curriculum development, student recruiting and advising, departmental meetings, and college boards and committees.
• Perform duties outlined in Guidelines for Faculty WSCC Policy 06:01:01 and other related duties as required.
• Attend faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings called by the President, Dean, or Department Chair.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field through current literature, colleagues, and professional conferences.
• Participate in departmental and college committees and provide outreach service to the community.
• Work with faculty and administrators to develop courses and programs of study, and contribute ideas and approaches to the department and division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time