English Instructor

Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.  The instructor will adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Calhoun Community College Personnel Handbook, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Alabama Community College System policy. This is a multi-site role with a primary base at either the Huntsville or Decatur Campus.

Salary

Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule  D1: $46,590 - $94,363 (9 months)

An additional summer assignment may be available: $14,384 - $29,184 (3 months)

(Salary placement within this range is determined by your academic credentials and documented years of full-time related work experience)

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet

through the online application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the

following:

* An online application

* Current résumé

* Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

* Teach at varied times and places and in varied formats based on student demand; day or evening, on the Decatur and Huntsville/Research Park Campus or at other sites, including dual enrollment, traditional classroom, hybrid or web format, and distance education.

* Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.

* Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.

* Collect, maintain, and submit accurate class records including grades, attendance rosters, absences, withdrawal, and/or class drop information to appropriate offices.

* Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.

* Participate in scheduled professional development activities.

* Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.

* Be prompt and punctual in reporting for work. Maintain assigned office hours.

* Maintain or increase competency in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.

* Assist in the development of discipline-specific student learning outcome objectives.

* Assess student learning using multiple assessment strategies.

* Analyze and interpret data relative to student learning and provide feedback to the institution and students for the purpose of improving and expanding student learning.

* Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses, industries, and agencies.

* Perform all duties with professionalism.

* Provide advice to the administration on matters pertaining to the instructional program.

* Serve on committees engaged in furthering the work of the institution when appointed or when elected.

* Become familiar with and follow institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Personnel Handbook, and Alabama Community College System Policy Manual.

* Perform other appropriate professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

* A minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 gradate semester hours in English from an accredited institution is required.

* Demonstrated expertise in the subject area, particularly Composition and Rhetoric is required.

* Documented successful experience teaching and developing web-based courses is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and

accomplishments

* Documented evidence in the proficiency of use current educational technologies in the classroom including internet, e-mail, and computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Word,…