Writing Instructor; Adjunct Faculty Pool

Writing Instructor (Adjunct Faculty Pool)

Salary

$50.14 - $72.79 Hourly

Location

Rogue Community College, OR

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

01993

Department

Humanities

Opening Date

07/02/2025

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

* Description

* Benefits

This is an adjunct faculty pool for teaching in the Humanities department, primarily first-year writing courses. The pool will remain open until June 2026 unless positions are no longer needed. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be contacted and interviewed as positions become available.

Instructor is responsible for the planning and implementation of various first-year writing courses. Instructor is required to create a course syllabus, instruct students in the subject matter in accordance with that syllabus, maintain attendance records, assess student progress and evaluate course work for a letter grade. Instructor will maintain college standards in all aspects of professionalism, record keeping and instruction within the team atmosphere of the Humanities department of Rogue Community College.

Supervision Received

The dean, in consultation with the department chair is responsible for carrying out the evaluation of instructors under procedures developed by the vice president. The dean confers with the department chair in decisions regarding instructor workload, professional growth, retention, and department staffing levels.

Examples of Duties - Essential Functions

* Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center, or other setting as appropriate during the day, evening, or weekend.

* Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate.

* Develops, communicates, and utilizes a student assessment process and instruments which are related to the stated objectives of the course.

* Adapt learning procedures to the online/distance learning environment, including telecourse and web-based delivery, ensuring comparable quality of instruction, student-teacher interaction, and assessment with classroom-based courses.

* May participate as a team member in departmental meetings and planning activities.

* Communicate effectively with a wide variety of students and college staff.

* Responsible for departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate to the department.

* Participates in curriculum planning and development as needed.

* Organize the learning experience for the maximum benefit of traditional and non-traditional learners.

* Advise students on matters of program goals and course requirements.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Screening Criteria

Education:

A Master's Degree in English, Writing, or a related field is required to teach first-year writing classes.

Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.

Experience:

A minimum of one year of documented, successful teaching experience is required. Community college teaching is preferred.

Knowledge of:
Extensive knowledge of the following: the subject area to be taught; computer applications for communication and learning, including, but not limited to, word processing, networks, the internet, spreadsheets, and multi-media presentations; curriculum development; the contemporary community college mission, its role in higher education, and its diverse student population; the role of accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act; and different pedagogical methods, including lecture, group activity, discussion, online and individual instruction to accommodate a variety of learning styles.

Ability to:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with respect to diverse students, staff, agencies and community members; ability and willingness to work with non-traditional adult learners as well as teens; demonstrate experience or potential for innovation and creativity in both the classroom and related educational duties, including the use of new technologies such as online instruction; demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and growth.

Pass a criminal background check.

Licenses:
If required to drive on behalf of the college, must possess a valid Oregon Driver License and provide proof of an acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required for less than half of the daily work period (about 40%) which is spent sitting while operating office equipment such as computers, keyboards,…