English Instructor

Position: English Instructor (10 month)
Position Information

Position Title English Instructor (10 month) Announcement Summary

Fayetteville Technical Community College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time English Instructor . FTCC's English Department serves non-traditional, traditional, and dually-enrolled high school students in University Transfer and Career Technical majors, offering a large number of English courses every semester. Because of the high demand of English composition courses, classes are offered on main campus, online, in hybrid modalities, and off-site at local area high schools and the nearby military installation Fort Bragg.

Qualified candidates will therefore possess a willingness and ability to travel to those satellite locations to deliver instruction as needed. English faculty are actively involved in curriculum decisions and aim to stay at the forefront of an ever-changing technology landscape. The department and the College offer ample opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

Qualified candidates will have strong customer service skills coupled with a team-oriented mindset; possess solid computer skills, demonstrate evidence of flexible work experiences and a willingness to change; be open-minded, fair, and possess the ability to see multiple perspectives; and be willing to take and manage risks and accept responsibility for professional and personal growth.

NOTE:

First round interviews will be conducted online and second round interviews will be scheduled on our main campus in Fayetteville.

We offer a valuable benefits package that includes the following:

NC State Health Plan

NC State Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Paid Holidays

Cafeteria Plan (IRS Code Section 125)

Educational Benefits

Longevity

TRICARE Supplement Benefits

Full-time employee benefits.

Duties

Essential Duties-Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

The incumbent in this job is expected to assist the College in achieving its mission and purpose. Customer focus, college service, and a willingness to assist as needed are expectations for all employees.

Mastery of Subject Matter:

* Demonstrate a thorough, accurate, evidence-based, and up-to-date knowledge of the assigned field or discipline.

* Display the ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the assigned field or discipline.

* Connect the assigned subject matter with related fields.

* Demonstrate competency in laboratory and clinical areas, as appropriate.

Teaching Performance:

* Teach all courses according to the published curriculum with an assigned course load to meet the College guidelines, goals, and objectives.

* Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and division policies.

* Plan, organize, and facilitate learning strategies to communicate subject matter for maximization of student learning.

* Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to improve student retention, meet diverse student needs, and make referrals for students needing additional assistance.

* Recommend to the Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator improvements to the instructional program including, but not limited to curriculum, textbooks, instructional techniques, modes of delivery, equipment, hardware, software, and facilities.

* Maintain currency and incorporate new instructional techniques and technologies into the face-to-face and/or virtual classrooms.

* Periodically evaluate and develop new courses. Revise and update existing courses for relevancy and currency consistent with the role and mission of the college.

* Maintain face-to-face and/or virtual classroom environments conducive to student learning, engagement, and retention.

* Cultivate a growth mindset, promoting continuous professional development and student resilience to achieve their full potential.

Mastery of Instructional Technology:

* Use current technologies to enhance teaching and student learning. Demonstrate knowledge of and skill in completing basic computer operations and use AI ethically and appropriately.

* Maintain a comprehensive online presence for all assigned courses utilizing the College's current Learning Management System (LMS).

* Ensure all assigned online courses are in compliance with FTCC's Online Standards Handbook.

* Employ search engines and other electronic resources to locate new, relevant, current, and verified information, activities, and resources.

* Provide online study guides or other support materials for assigned courses.

* Use and explain to students how to locate and use reference materials available via electronic means through online databases, as appropriate.

Evaluation of Student Learning:

* Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with course requirements including learning outcomes and methods of measurement and evaluation.

* Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records of students enrolled in classes and prepare and submit reports as required.

* Use evaluation tools and…