Community Colleges 2014

Page for Full-Time / Tenure-Track Community College Jobs in ENGLISH that begin in 2014.

Main page: English Literature 2013-14

See also: Rhetoric/Composition 2014

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Advice: How the Job Search Differs at Community Colleges: The application, the interview, and even the offer are not the same (Chronicle 11/18/13)

Dallas County Community College District (TX)
Position Number: 071311076

Position Type: Faculty

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Appointment Type: Full Time

Is Grant Funded?: No

Salary: Nine months salary ranging from $44,485 - $50,869 based on education and experience. Extra service and summer compensation possibilities in addition to 9-month contract (Comprehensive benefits package).

Work Days/Hours: 30 hours per week

Posting Number: 02534

Close Date: 01/02/2014

Job Description Summary/Essential Duties: Teaches students effectively English classes and maintains office hours for student consultation in accordance with procedures outlined in the Dallas County Community College Board Policy Manual and/or agreed upon with immediate supervisor. Provides students with a written course syllabus that should include items specified by the college and/or Dallas County Community College System. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records as required by law and the Board of Trustees Policies and Procedures Manual. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.

Institutional Service Responsibilities (College and Dallas County Community College System): Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System's calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college and/or system committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required by Board Policy and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds.

Student Services Responsibilities: May work with student clubs and/or organizations.

Community: Consistent with other DCCC job descriptions demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Dallas County Community College System and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff\and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities.

Professional Growth Responsibilities: Participates in professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree or higher and at least 18 graduate hours in English. One year of demonstrated teaching experience required. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Official transcripts will be required. *A criminal background check will be conducted.*

Online App. Form: https://dcccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/7456

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Frederick Community College (MD) - Full-Time Assistant Professor, English Composition (3 positions)
The full-time faculty member in English will teach 30 credits per year (generally 15 credits per semester).

The faculty member is expected to teach courses in English Composition and engage in department meetings, college-service and professional development as delineated in the faculty job description.

Anticipated start date: August 1, 2014.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in English or related field [required].

Preferred Qualifications: College teaching experience or teaching adults.

Two years of teaching in the discipline or related field at the college level.

Evidence of competent teaching at the collegiate level.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience.

Special Instructions: All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Assistant Professor, English Composition Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.

For best consideration, applications should be received by January 3, 2014. Review of applications received after this date is not guaranteed.

Quicklink for Posting: http://jobs.frederick.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51528

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Guttman Community College, CUNY (NY) - Instructor / Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - English
Stella and Charles Guttman Community College, at CUNY, seeks an accomplished and dedicated educator to serve on the faculty and support the culture of teaching and learning across the institution. The successful candidate will share the College's vision to serve a linguistically and culturally diverse student body, and will be committed to preparing urban community college students - who typically enter underprepared for college-level work - for academic success and completion. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching writing. S/he will have the ability to analyze the conceptual demands of reading and writing assignments across the disciplines and will also be comfortable crossing disciplinary boundaries, as s/he will be expected to develop and teach interdisciplinary courses. This appointment will begin in fall 2014.

Located in midtown Manhattan, Stella and Charles Guttman Community College was established with the goal of significantly improving student learning, retention and graduation, by rethinking community college education. The College is committed to using a range of innovative approaches in order to achieve these goals. The centerpiece of Guttman's educational model is an integrated first-year curriculum that builds the academic, linguistic, and affective skills necessary for success in college and career. Additional features of the model include using New York City as a context for learning in and out of the classroom, the integration of academic and student support services, and the use of electronic portfolios. The College currently offers six majors: Business Administration, Health Information Technology, Human Services, Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Urban Studies, and will offer additional programs in the future. Guttman admitted its first cohort of 300 students in August 2012. At full capacity, it will enroll 3,000 to 5,000 students.

General responsibilities of Guttman faculty members include teaching courses in the first-year core; supporting the work of instructional teams in the first-year experience and in linked courses in the majors; advising students; participating in committees and other governance structures; producing scholarship in the discipline and/or in teaching and learning; and working collaboratively with faculty and staff to achieve the goals of the College.

More specifically the faculty member in English will: - Teach as a member of an instructional team in the College's first-year core curriculum. - Teach composition to students with a range of writing abilities. - Work with other faculty to integrate writing skills across the disciplines. - Participate in developing and refining curricula and learning objectives and in ongoing course and program assessment activities for the first-year experience and programs of  study. - Contribute to the improvement of, and provide leadership where appropriate, for the College's capacity to use a range of pedagogies and co-curricular activities to support students. - Work with the Office of Partnerships to establish relationships with organizations that will contribute to the College's educational model and support its learning mission. - Perform administrative, supervisory, and other functions as assigned.

The faculty member may also teach in programs of study beyond the first-year experience, depending on the individual's background and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

For the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor designation (a tenured or tenure track position): - Doctoral Degree in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or a closely related field required.

For the Instructor designation: - Master's Degree in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or a closely related field required.

For All: - A minimum of four years teaching experience - Demonstrated ability to teach students with a range of writing abilities, including students with developmental needs - Demonstrated capacity to use a diverse range of effective instructional strategies and openness to adopting new practices - Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience initiating efforts to improve teaching and learning - An understanding of urban community college students' assets and challenges

Additional consideration will be given to applicants with the following: - Experience at the post-secondary level, particularly in an urban setting, teaching English composition, literature, creative writing, or related subjects - Evidence of the ability to teach contextualized writing - Demonstrated effectiveness with strategies that result in student success in  freshman-level composition courses - Experience working with a linguistically and culturally diverse student body - Experience developing curriculum according to institutional and program based learning outcomes - Experience with practices central to Guttman's educational model such as learning communities, project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, experiential education, service learning, electronic portfolios, and peer mentoring - Experience working collaboratively with faculty and staff in an academic setting - Ability to take full advantage of a technology-rich teaching environment - Experience working in the context of a new program, field of study, or organization and the flexibility needed to further the goals of an emerging institution - Capacity to establish partnerships with the public and private sectors

Before applying, candidates are encouraged to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College website (http://www.guttman.cuny.edu) to learn more about the new institution.

COMPENSATION

Compensation commensurate with experience, qualifications and academic accomplishments.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

From our job posting system select "Apply Now," create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.

Upload a cover letter, CV/resume, evidence of teaching ability, and contact information for three professional references, including references who are familiar with your teaching, as one document, by the closing date. If you are applying for the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position a statement of your scholarly interests should also be included as part of the document.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with review of applications to begin December 1, 2013.

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Hostos Community College of the City University of New York (NY)
The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban public university serving more than 480,000 students in a wide range of educational programs at 24 colleges and institutions in New York City.

Job ID: 9343

The English Department invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor to teach composition, literature, and developmental reading and writing, conduct scholarly research, and advise students.

Performs teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

The following qualifications are preferred: - Extensive college-level teaching experience in composition and/or literature - Evidence of research potential - Availability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends

COMPENSATION

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

CLOSING DATE: December 9, 2013

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Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community Coll (AZ)
Location: Paradise Valley Community Coll

Hours: Mon-Fri, 30 hours per week

Job Summary: The instructor in this position teaches students from diverse backgrounds and/or cultures in English Composition courses (e.g. ENG101 and ENG102) and in accordance with the college's learning-centered philosophy. Uses multiple methods of instruction, assessment results, and appropriate technologies to engage students in learning, enhance teaching, and promote student success. Demonstrates a commitment to service excellence, innovation, assessment, student success, integrity, and diversity in the performance of job duties. The instructor will teach in both traditional and non-traditional settings such as Learning Communities, short term courses and accelerated programs as well as hybrid and/or online courses. The instructor will collaborate in the development and leadership of programs for students within the college and/or the community; builds relationships with high school and university institutions in support of transfer pathways; facilitates activities outside the classroom for students (e.g. undergraduate student research, clubs, STEM activities and programs, experiences for students in business/industry, etc.). The instructor may teach at the PVCC at Black Mountain site as well as at the Union Hills site. May teach evening as well as day classes.

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 * 50% - Supervises and instructs a diverse population of students, including students in high school bridge programs, in a classroom and/or lab setting, online or hybrid, accelerated, and other alternative schedules and formats; uses learning-centered strategies to engage students and promote student success; demonstrates innovation in teaching and learning and the scholarship of learning by focusing on student learning, retention, and achievement; incorporates instructional technology and alternative delivery or scheduling techniques


 * 20% - Develops instructional materials and curriculum; develops written syllabi/course outlines and course materials; assesses and evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught and monitors students' scholastic records; prepares and grades examinations and other learning activities; hires, supervises, and evaluates adjunct faculty; participates in division and college assessment and program review processes; uses assessment and evaluation results to improve instruction and student learning


 * 20% - Maintains office hours to assist, tutor, and advise students to promote learning, citizenship, and personal development; works with students outside of the classroom on instructional activities and projects (e.g. clubs, undergraduate student research, STEM programs and activities, and internships with business/industry) and develops and cultivates relationships with high school and university institutions to develop and promote transfer pathways for students


 * 10% - Remains current with new trends and developments in the field through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars, workshops; develops and enhances knowledge of pedagogy related to the English Composition discipline as well as pedagogy of adult learners and underprepared students; participates in college and district activities including department/division meetings, committees, workshops, and projects; contributes to the academic life and mission of the college; demonstrates intercultural competence in interactions with students, staff, and the community; maintains a team approach in collaborating with faculty, staff, and students

Minimum Qualifications: A Master's degree in the teaching field, or a Master's in any teaching field with 24 upper division and/or graduate semester hours in the teaching field, or Master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. EDU250 - Teaching and Learning in the Community Colleges or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire

Desired Qualifications: Masters degree or higher in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric/Composition. Experience teaching English composition (ENG 101 & 102) at the post-secondary level with community college preferred. Experience teaching and developing online and/or hybrid English composition (ENG 101 & 102) courses. Experience with teaching methods that involve student engagement and/or collaborative/active learning strategies both in and out of the classroom. Experience using assessment strategies to improve teaching and learning Demonstrated evidence working with diverse faculty, staff and/or students including people representing a wide range of cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, gender, disabilities, learning styles, life style preferences, first generation college, etc.

Special Working Conditions: The successful candidate may be required to instruct at multiple sites and may be assigned to teach day, evening and/or weekend classes on specific days and/or within the context of alternative schedules as needed.

Special Notes: This residential faculty position begins August 18, 2014.

Paradise Valley Community College is a Learning Centered College that supports a diverse and inclusive environment where mutual respect, equity and understanding and incorporating views from dissimilar frames of reference are encouraged and valued. (http://paradisevalley.edu/diversity and http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/lcc)

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Deadline: January 05, 2014, according to Chronicle: Note: Applications must be received by Midnight on the closing date stated for the position. Applications must be submitted via On-Line Application at the Maricopa Community Colleges' website: http://www.maricopa.edu/employees/divisions/hr/jobs/current

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Naugatuck Valley Community College (CT)
Naugatuck Valley Community College, in Waterbury, CT a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, invites applications for the following anticipated openings in our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Division:

Full Time Tenure Track 10-month Faculty positions starting August 25, 2014:

Instructor of English

Position requires a minimum of a Master's degree in the discipline.

Complete announcement, qualifications, and application instructions are available on the NVCC web site at: http://www.nv.edu (scroll all the way to the bottom and then click on employment opportunities).

We offer excellent medical insurance, retirement and related fringe benefits.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Naugatuck Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Online App. Form: http://www.Click2Apply.net/kbb8qsw

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Oakton Community College (IL) - 3 Positions
Oakton Community College seeks to fill two full-time, tenure-track English generalist faculty positions with the additional qualifications to teach Composition, and to fill one full-time, tenure-track English generalist faculty position with the additional qualifications to teach Developmental Reading and Writing beginning with the 2014-15 academic year in August 2014.

Applicants must be strong communicators and effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a student-centered environment.

Candidates committed to working in a culturally competent environment are especially valued at Oakton. Cultural competence integrates and transforms knowledge about individuals and groups of people into specific standards, policies, practices, and attitudes used in appropriate cultural settings to increase the quality of services provided.

Applicants should be current and skilled in their use of evolving technologies, active in promoting critical thinking, and committed to challenging our students to be knowledgeable, ethical, and capable global citizens. Oakton is seeking enthusiastic faculty who are committed to innovation in college-level teaching and learning, and interested in non-traditional delivery of instruction. The College expects full time faculty to be professionally competent, have strong leadership qualities, participate in professional development activities, and to engage in institutional and departmental service. Prior undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.

Essential Functions of the Position: Construction of a course syllabus, consistent with the generic course syllabus that stipulates course objectives, content, and grading criteria. Preparation of course presentations and instructional materials for lecture. Delivery of instruction, including being prepared for and meeting courses at scheduled times. Consultation with and evaluation of students. Maintenance of clear records on student performance, as well as any other factors such as attendance involved with the grading of students. Compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to submission of midterm and final grades, keeping office hours, and decisions regarding instructional matters such as texts, assignments, and grading standards; also adhering to provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Participation and compliance with departmental decisions regarding instructional matters such as texts, assignments, and grading standards. Participation in department and/or institutional assessments of student learning. Participation in department and/or institutional surveys. Participation on appropriate standing and/or ad hoc committees within the English department and Division of Languages, Humanities and the Arts. Participation in college wide activities, such as a college wide committee or task force, faculty governance, accreditation studies, student activities/clubs/organizations, planning and/or implementation of college wide professional development activities, college related external professional meetings and activities, planning and/or implementation of college related social or fund raising functions, and other college related community activities mutually agreed upon by the Dean and the faculty member. Compliance with institutional procedures.

Requirements:
 * GENERALIST-COMPOSITION. Qualifications: A Master's degree in English or a related field such as Composition and Rhetoric, and demonstrated excellence in teaching college composition are required.
 * GENERALIST-DEVELOPMENTAL READING AND WRITING. Qualifications: A Master's degree in English, Reading, or a related field such as Education, Linguistics, or Developmental Education with course work successfully completed in methods and strategies for teaching reading to secondary or postsecondary students, and demonstrated excellence in teaching Developmental Reading and Writing are required.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior college teaching experience is preferred. Other preferred qualifications include: Participation in departmental and institutional service. Development and delivery of courses using learning management software such as D2L or Blackboard. Demonstrated experience working with a culturally diverse student population. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce. Understanding of and commitment to diversity and cultural competence. Cultural Competency is defined as a composite awareness, emotional maturity, and insights and skills, including, but not limited to: Self-insight, ability to suspend judgment and take responsibility for one's self. Self control of emotions and demonstrations of empathy. Experience with and success in valuing and working with people of different gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, or other attributes. Adaptability and flexibility in understanding and addressing problems and opportunities in situations where different cultural perspectives and points of view are in play.

Additional Information: We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of Oakton's student body and community, who will enhance and promote engagement with other cultures and have a demonstrated commitment to working with and as part of a multicultural faculty and diverse student body and community.

The full time faculty member's workload during the nine month academic year is 30 lecture hour equivalents (LHEs). The average teaching load is 15 LHEs in the Fall and Spring semesters.

The academic calendar consists of 169 working days; instructional days total 153 of the working days within the academic calendar. Four days are used for instruction, final student evaluations, or course culminating activities. Two days are designated for grading, and one day is associated with commencement. The remaining nine days are designated for staff development, course preparation, student orientation, advising, registration, and/or college or departmental activities.

The faculty member is expected to have a minimum of 10 regular office hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.

The College expects full time faculty to participate in professional development activities and to engage in institutional and departmental service.

Compensation: The hiring range for full time faculty is based on a 9 month, no overload contract. Additional pay is received for teaching overloads and summer assignments. The minimum salary in the hiring range is $47,305 and the maximum is $63,463.

The full consideration deadline is November 29, 2013.

On campus screening interviews will be conducted by the search committee with selected applicants, and are anticipated to be held during the period January 6-10, 2014. A teaching demonstration is part of the interview. Finalists will participate in a second round of on campus interviews with the Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Finalist interviews are expected to be conducted during the period January 27-31, 2014.

Appointment to a faculty position is contingent upon approval by the College's Board of Trustees. It is anticipated that this appointment will be taken to the Board of Trustees for approval at the February 18, 2014 Board of Trustees meeting. The faculty member appointed to the position begins employment on August 18, 2014.

Interviewees will be reimbursed for expenses associated with travel in excess of 50 miles to the interviews.

Application Instructions: To become an applicant, interested individuals must complete the online application (accessible once the "Apply Now" button is clicked. You will be prompted to create an account for this purpose once the "Apply Now" button is clicked.), and submit electronic copies of a cover letter, resume/cv, list of three (3) references with contact information, two letters of recommendation and transcripts via uploading to the Oakton employment website. Please indicate the position code (EGLCOMP-14 or EGLDEV-14) on the cover letter. Uploaded documents need to be under 2 MB in size and in either .doc, .txt, or .pdf format. A total of 8 separate documents may be uploaded to an application file that has been successfully submitted to the College.

TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Official transcripts for all degrees earned are required prior to appointment. Recommendation letters may either be original documents with signature or e-mailed from the reference to facultysearch@oakton.edu. Official transcripts or a placement/credential file should be e-mailed to facultysearch@oakton.edu.

Official transcripts or placement/credential files sent by postal mail should be sent to:
 * Oakton Community College
 * Faculty Search EGLCOMP-14 (or EGLDEV-14)
 * c/o Human Resources
 * 1600 East Golf Road
 * Des Plaines, IL 60016

Please contact Craig Ahrndt, Assistant to the AVP for Human Resources at 847.635.1676 or ahrndt@oakton.edu if you encounter any difficulties with electronic submission of these documents.

The full consideration deadline is November 29, 2013. Required transcripts, letters of recommendation, resume/cv, cover letter, and list of references with contact information are also to be submitted by November 29, 2013. The posting will be removed from the Oakton website at 11:59 pm eastern US time zone on December 1, 2013. Once posted positions are removed from the website, no additional applications will be accepted.

Oakton Community College is an equal opportunity employer.

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Palomar College (CA)
Assistant Professor, English

English Department

Palomar College

10 months per year, tenure-track position

Starting Salary Range: $55,015.41 – $86,069.03 annually

Date Opened: November 18, 2013

Close Date: January 13, 2014

Primary Function: The Assistant Professor, English will be primarily responsible for teaching a variety of courses in the discipline of English. Specifically, these courses may include assignments in developmental/basic skills, freshman composition and critical thinking, and literature for a course load of fifteen units per semester.

The Palomar College English Department is a highly democratic, egalitarian, collegial group of professionally and creatively vital faculty. Full-time faculty members have equal opportunity (not based on seniority) to teach our full range of course offerings, select their own texts for all courses, and design their own “popular” or theme-based literature classes. We also publish an award-winning literary magazine and webzine, Bravura; coordinate a lively English Majors group; and operate a Writing Center.

Minimum Qualifications: Must meet one of the sets of qualifications listed under a) through c):


 * A Master’s degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition.
 * A Master’s degree in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism AND a Bachelor’s degree in any of the disciplines listed in a) above.
 * A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of the qualifications in either a) or b) above. You must complete and attach the Application for Equivalency form (http://www.palomar.edu/hr/equivalency-app/) if you do not possess the specific minimum qualifications as stated above, which includes degrees that have not been awarded at the time of submitting the application.

Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications.

Diversity Statement: Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college.

To Apply: Visit https://palomar.peopleadmin.com for full details and required application materials.

Palomar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Online App. Form: http://apptrkr.com/411141

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Quinsigamond Community College (MA)
GENERAL STATEMENT: For fifty years, Quinsigamond Community College has provided opportunities for a first-rate education and personal growth to thousands of area men and women. Some students choose to prepare for immediate entry into a career field. Some choose to transfer to bachelor's level programs at four-year colleges and universities, and some choose opportunities for personal growth and cultural enrichment. Quinsigamond Community College is seeking student-centered faculty and staff who are committed to the community college mission and actively engaged in promoting diversity.

This position may include teaching at the Southbridge campus.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The full-time faculty member reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Education.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The full-time faculty member exercises supervision over any personnel assigned to him/her.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide classroom, laboratory and/or team teaching instruction and facilitate individualized and non-traditional approaches to learning as appropriate. 2. Develop and/or revise instructional materials with other faculty members. 3. Develop and apply instructional methods that engage students of varying learning styles and abilities. 4. Develop and apply assessment strategies that maximize the learning process and measure student learning outcomes. 5. Actively participate in ongoing curriculum & program review. 6. Conduct academic advising and assistance of students. 7. Participate in college service activities in concert with the provisions of the MCCC Agreement. 8. Actively support the teaching and learning process; practicing honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; strive to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence. 9. Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. Respect the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration. 10. Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation. 11. Provide flexible, responsive and high quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continuously assessing processes and procedures and revising accordingly. 12. Perform other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Master's degree in English or related discipline. 2. Experience teaching adults.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Two years of successful college teaching English (all levels from Developmental to Literature) preferably in a community or technical college settings. 2. Documented examples of curriculum/course development and assessment 3. Demonstrated track record in innovative, non-traditional modes of instruction and instructional delivery, including team teaching across disciplines, on-line learning and service learning. 4. Well-articulated understanding of the role of community colleges, their students and philosophy. 5. Evidence of understanding of and appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism. 6. Integration of computer technology into instruction. 7. Predisposition to working in a dynamic environment requiring flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork. 8. Strong evidence of passionate commitment to striving for excellence in working with students and in responding to opportunities that extend the Mission of the College. 9. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 10. Demonstrated ability to teach reading and writing improvement strategies at various academic levels in a community college.

Additional Information:

SALARY: Anticipated annual starting salary range is $41,470 - $65,000; complete fringe benefit package. Actual salary will be determined in accordance with classification determination of MCCC/MTA salary schedule commensurate with education and experience.

START DATE: August 2014

Application Instructions: TO APPLY: Visit our Web Site at http://www.qcc.edu/human-resources for information about our college. All applicants must apply online by December 1, 2013 and submit a cover letter and resume along with a separate written statement of philosophy of education including how that philosophy informs the teaching/learning process. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request. Bilingual persons are encouraged to apply.

Online App. Form: http://qcc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=44490&jobboard=148

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Santa Barbara City College (CA) - English Skills Instructor
English Skills Instructor 11/13-A07

Please apply at: https://jobs.sbcc.edu

Application Deadline: Monday, January 21, 2014 @ 11:59 p.m. PST.

Essential Functions of Position: Commencing Fall, 2014, a full-time tenure-track faculty position teaching developmental level courses in reading and writing, will be available in the Department of English Skills. Responsibilities include the ability and commitment to teach all levels of reading and composition offered in the department. The assignment for this position may include evening classes. Other duties include providing office hours that meet the needs of students, participating fully in departmental responsibilities (for example serving as department chair on a rotating basis, attending department meetings, participating in all norming and grading meetings) and participating in the governance of the college through mandatory committee service.

Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must meet one of these criteria:
 * 1. Master's degree in education with a specialization in reading or teaching reading, OR
 * 2. bachelor's degree in any academic discipline AND 12 semester units of course work in teaching reading AND master's degree in English, literature, linguistics, applied linguistics, composition, comparative literature, TESL, or psychology, OR
 * 3. Combination of education and other accomplishments that is equivalent to the above. (If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement that presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g., transcripts, publications, and other work products.); OR
 * 4. Possession of a lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential in Reading.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience with teaching developmental reading and composition. Experience with teaching underprepared college students Knowledge of theories and practices related to teaching reading, language learning, and composition Experience with integrating technology into reading and composition instruction Experience working with students from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic and academic backgrounds Experience with participation in departmental support and development. Interest in participating in professional development opportunities

Salary & Benefits: The current salary schedule range for a entering tenure-track faculty member is $54,968-$82,968, plus 20 extended days at contract daily rate, plus an earned doctoral bonus of $2,748. Depending on the entry step, the faculty member increase one step each year and has the potential to reach the current maximum step of $92,968, depending on the educational level attained. Starting salary is commensurate with academic preparation and full-time related, paid experience. In addition to salary each full-time employee participates in a "cafeteria style" Health & Welfare Benefits Program.

Application Deadline/Screening: Completed online applications must be submitted by Tuesday, January 21, 2014 @ 11:59 p.m. PST.

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Deadline: Jan. 21, 2014

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Santa Barbara City College (CA) - Composition and Literature
Santa Barbara City College

English Instructor 11/13-A06

Please apply at: https://jobs.sbcc.edu

Application Deadline: Monday, January 21, 2014 @ 11:59 p.m. PST.

Essential Functions of Position: Commencing Fall 2014, a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Composition and Literature will be available in the Department of English. Responsibilities include teaching developmental and college-level composition and introduction to literature. Other responsibilities include maintenance of required office hours sufficient to meet student needs and college policy, full participation in departmental responsibilities including serving as department chair on a rotation basis, and participation in the governance of the college via committee assignments.

Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must meet one of these criteria:
 * 1. Master’s degree in English, Literature, comparative literature, or composition, OR
 * 2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND Master’s degree in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism, OR
 * 3. Combination of education and other accomplishments that is equivalent to the above. (If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement that presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g., transcripts, publications, and other work products.); OR
 * 4. Possession of a lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential in Language Arts and Literature.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience teaching developmental and college-level composition classes. Training in composition theory/pedagogy. Ability to work effectively with underprepared students. Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning styles. Ability to use instructional research as the basis for innovation in the classroom. Familiarity with technologies that support instruction. Commitment to the community college mission.

Salary & Benefits: The current salary schedule range for a entering tenure-track faculty member is $54,968-$82,968, plus 20 extended days at contract daily rate, plus an earned doctoral bonus of $2,748. Depending on the entry step, the faculty member increase one step each year and has the potential to reach the current maximum step of $92,968, depending on the educational level attained. Starting salary is commensurate with academic preparation and full-time related, paid experience. In addition to salary each full-time employee participates in a "cafeteria style" Health & Welfare Benefits Program.

Application Deadline/Screening: Completed online applications must be submitted by Tuesday, January 21, 2014 @ 11:59 p.m. PST.

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Deadline: Jan. 21, 2014

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Skagit Valley College (WA)
Priority Screening Date: December 1, 2013

Applications received by the priority screening date will receive first consideration.

Applications received after the priority screening date may be considered until the position is filled.

POSITION SUMMARY

Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking qualified teacher-scholars for a full-time tenure track position in English. SVC is nationally known for its learning communities and for a strong commitment to student success. We are looking for faculty who show exceptional classroom skills, whose enthusiasm for the subject matter engages students, and who challenge students through innovative pedagogy and teaching strategies. We seek teacher-scholars whose scholarly activities complement and inform their teaching. Faculty at SVC respect and work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable access and educational achievement for all students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES Provide high-quality classroom instruction in English; Engage in scholarly activities that complement and inform teaching; Use inclusive and effective teaching methods to support and to enhance learning for students inside and outside of the classroom; Create positive learning environment for diverse students, faculty and staff; Conduct ongoing development, assessment, and revision of curriculum that reflects innovative pedagogy and advances in the field of English and Language Arts; Collaborate with faculty from other fields to develop and to offer integrative learning experiences; Advise students and serve as a resource for faculty colleagues and staff; Demonstrate multicultural understanding and foster equity; Develop quality programs through active engagement and participation in strategic planning, in assessment of program outcomes, and in taking action to address gaps or opportunities; Participate in division/department and other college activities, including college governance, etc.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching of English on-site and on-line, including developmental education, composition, research paper, technical writing, and literature; Demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with current theories, research, and practice in English and the Language Arts; Develop innovative programming, curricula, and pedagogy that incorporate program and general education learning outcomes; Engage students through innovative instructional approaches including learning communities, service learning projects, contextualized learning, etc.; Practice and adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population; Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including interdisciplinary learning communities, online and hybrid modalities, etc.; Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment; Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds; Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, and collaboration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES Master's Degree in English or related field(s); A record of effective, high-quality teaching and scholarship; Demonstrated commitment to collaborative teaching and learning; Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement of diverse students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES Ph.D. in English or closely related field. Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure:

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule. Employee placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience. Initial placement is generally $50,356 for a standard 172-day contract. Benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

If hired, you will be required to provide proof that you are either 1) a U.S. citizen, or 2) an immigrant whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country. Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To be considered for this position, applicants must: 1. Meet the minimum qualifications and; 2. Submit a complete application packet that includes the following: The online application form; A current resume; A letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired qualifications; The names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references; Unofficial transcripts of your highest degree earned (official copies will be required upon employment); A typed, narrative response to the following question: Describe ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees. (Maximum of two pages.)

In order to be considered for the position, you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Application Deadline

Priority screening will begin after December 1, 2013. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the position is filled.

Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.

After you apply

Notifications regarding the status of the recruitment process can be found on the Application Status tab of your online application account. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

Online App. Form: http://www.skagit.edu

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Whatcom Community College (WA)
Full-Time, Tenure-Track Instructor of English.

Position Announcement: LINK

http://www.whatcom.ctc.edu

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Deadline: January 24, 2014

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