Instructor, Intensive English - Faculty

Instructor, Intensive English - Full time Faculty Assignment

Houston, Texas, System Wide

We are currently seeking an Instructor Intensive English who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

SUMMARY
Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service. Faculty is expected to teach a full load each semester as defined in the Faculty Workload Guidelines.

Demonstrate expertise and experience in classroom teaching. Faculty may be required to teach at various locations in the District; including, but not limited to, dual credit sections at partner school districts. Faculty may be assigned to teach in the modalities of face-to-face, hybrid, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or any combination of modalities.

• Teaching:
  Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline; make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods; develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair; plan, develop, and use a variety of innovative teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives/learning outcomes and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles;
  
  evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives/learning outcomes and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner; keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines; review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials; teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional and program/discipline needs including, but not limited to, dual credit sections at partner school districts;
  
  teach in the modalities of face-to-face, hybrid, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or any combination of modalities; use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously; assist the chair with routine maintenance of instructional laboratories where appropriate; demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies; submit all grades, attendance rosters, or any other required items at the stipulated time
• Academic Advising:
  Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community; provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods; provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues; make presentations on a particular academic field or program and opportunities for transfer, work, scholarships, etc.; work with Chair/Director to take on appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department
• Professional Development:
  Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair; keep pace with developments in the discipline; learn and apply innovative technologies that support student learning; participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college
• Institutional and Community Service:
  Works collaboratively with HCC engineering technology programs; assist in bringing ABET accreditation to HCC; coordinate conferences, meetings, workshops, and outreach activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; participate in institutional service activities and college-related activities; participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities; adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS; assist in articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in English, Linguistics, Education (specializing in bilingual education/ESL or cross-cultural education), Foreign Languages, Anthropology, Area Studies (e.g. Middle East Studies, Latin American Studies, or Asian Studies), Speech or in any field with an endorsement or certification to teach ESL in a public school district, or a CELTA (Certification for English Language Teaching to Adults) required.
• Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certification(s) must accompany application.

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year ESL experience teaching Limited English Proficiency adults required.
• Successful teaching experience in academic ESL, Intensive English programs, or international…