English Instructor

English Instructor - 9 month Job no: 495423
Closes: 3/12/2026 4:55:00 AM
Work Type:
Faculty Full-Time
Locations:
Lafayette, LA
Categories:
Liberal Arts

• Preparation of Course Materials
• Provides academic instruction
• Uses appropriate textbook/instructional materials following departmental/divisional structure
• Develops a course syllabus aligned to the master syllabus, in accordance with all required policies, procedures and assessments
• Publishes the course syllabus by the end of the first week of classes on LMS
• Develops a course schedule/outline that covers the required content of the course and uses required instructional time
• Uses current pedagogical practices and materials to support learning of the course content
• Holds office hours in accordance with policy IS-109

• Creates a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect
• Maintains the required class management system in a timely fashion (approximately every two weeks) (e.g., Canvas)
• Provides necessary resources for students to perform on assignments
• Starts and ends class on time and makes use of appropriate class time
• Achieves satisfactory score on Classroom Observation items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9

• Satisfactory ratings for Student Rating for Instruction
• Provides fair and timely grading of student coursework
• Administers required assessments (SRI, Program, SLO, Pretest/Posttest, QEP)
• Returns/acknowledges course emails within 48–72 hours
• Provides alternative assignment(s) when course time is missed or lost
• Displays a professional demeanor and uses professional tone and language when speaking with students in person or electronically
• Encourages student participation through a variety of instructional methods
• Provides adequate and constructive feedback on assessments
• Computes grades accurately and fairly following syllabus assessment plan; if adjustment needed, notifies students of changes with ample notice and reasoning
• Properly utilizes and applies assessment methods in accordance with master syllabus, department/program outcomes, and course syllabus
• Achieves satisfactory score on Classroom Observation items 6, 8, and 10

* Note:

Office Hours are included and evaluated under the Teaching and Direct Instruction, though they are listed on the LCTCS form in the area of Service to the College.

• Maintains required number of office hours per week and meets with students timely
• Provides accommodations to meet with students outside office hours, if needed
• Serves and participates on college assigned committees and discipline search committees as needed
• Follows policies and procedures of the college/unit/division/department and if applicable accreditation body, including submission of time card, performance reporting, show/no show, academic integrity, registration, graduation, and attendance
• Follows the college dress code
• Attends/ completes required trainings, college-wide events, graduation, unit, division and department meetings when applicable
• Provides notice in a timely manner to appropriate college member when committees, courses, trainings, meetings will be missed
• Attends at least one faculty senate meeting
• Attends and participates in advisory/program/accreditation meetings, if applicable
• Works collaboratively with others
• Represents the college in manner, appearance, and behavior that promotes a positive image in college-related outreach activities
• Represents the college in 2 or more outreach activities or offers long‑term uncompensated academic expertise in local, state, national community not part of their program coordinator or lead faculty role or associated with a grant received; or serves on a Local, State or National Board in their discipline

• Assists students with advising via in‑person or online…