Assistant Professor English, Tenure Track

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Assistant Professor English, Tenure Track (2 positions available)

GRCC is seeking faculty who possess an interest in working with diverse student populations from a wide range, ethnicity, national origin and ability; engage in and develop innovative teaching strategies; effectively assess student learning outcomes; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development and provide service to our students, the college, and our community at large.

Faculty members are responsible to GRCC and to each other for the successful completion of departmental work, as well as associated with the School of Liberal Arts and GRCC as a whole. In addition to the major position responsibilities, faculty are expected to demonstrate outstanding communication skills, collaborate effectively, use personal initiative to overcome obstacles, and work efficiently to meet deadlines.

In an environment where innovation is valued, each faculty member will take responsibility to perform their work in a manner consistent with both the letter and the spirit of GRCC values.

Requisition
Employee Group: Faculty Association
Schedule: 32 weeks (Fall & Winter Semesters)
Start Date: Fall 2026
Compensation: Master's Degree $67,130, - $74,581. Final offers will be based on full-time college-level teaching and/or industry experience.
Benefits: Full Time
Reports to: Associate Dean, School of Liberal Arts
Posting Opens:12/16/2025
Posting Closes:01/27/2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach GRCC course offerings in English, primarily an accelerated composition co-requisite model. Develop and implement teaching methods that employ interactive learning and integrate current instructional technology.
• Participate fully as a member of the English Department in such activities as department meetings, curriculum development, assessment, evaluation, course revision work, committee membership, textbook selection, community outreach, and other duties as determined by the College.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for adjuncts as needed or requested by the department.
• Assist the Department Head in the evaluation and revision of existing courses and the development of new courses.
• Advise students and perform other tasks normally expected of faculty members.
• Engage in professional development activities and maintain expertise in the field of English Composition.
• Adhere to the standards and requirements expressed in the Faculty Contract and other College Policies.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Credentials

• Required:
  
  Master’s degree in English or a Master’s degree in a closely related field with 18 graduate credits in English.
• Preferred:
  PhD in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or other closely related field in the discipline of English.

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