Faculty - English Instructor

Position: FT Faculty - English Instructor
Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a full-time, tenure track English Instructor.
This position is part of the four-person English Department, which is housed in the Humanities Division.  The teaching load will include primarily English Composition I and English Composition II, with options for other English or Humanities courses.  We seek faculty who are dedicated to creating supportive, inclusive learning environments and who value the success of all students.  We welcome educators who actively engage in the life of our small, student-focused college community.  

The anticipated start date is September 14, 2026.

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision:
To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.  

This position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by February 20, 2026.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.  

Essential responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

* Prepare and teach English Composition and other English courses; this may include day, evening, hybrid and online classes.

* Provide regular and predictable access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.

* Instruct, assist, and motivate students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed substantive feedback on assignments and discussions.

* Advise students; assist students in planning an educational program and in selecting courses, and when necessary, refer students to appropriate student services for assistance.

* Participate as an active member of working committees dealing with instruction, college-wide and department assessment, student matters and/or college related concerns.

* Represent and advocate for the English Department and Humanities Division at campus-wide meetings.

* Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and be a positive contributing member of the campus community.

* Provide advice and support for English associate (adjunct) faculty in conjunction with the department.

* Maintain positive and effective communications with students, faculty, administration and staff.

* Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment that is responsive to the diverse needs of students.

* Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, development, and conduct.

* Other duties as agreed to with division chair or administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

At the time of application, all applicants must possess the following:

* A Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, English, Writing, or other closely related fields with adequate coursework in graduate-level English.

* Prior successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level (community college, university, or dual enrollment).

* Experience with online learning, hybrid courses, and learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) that incorporate regular and substantive interaction.

* Experience supporting and engaging individuals with diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, age ability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Additional Desirable

Qualifications:

* Ability to teach other courses in English or Humanities fields.

* English/Composition teaching experience at the community college level.

* Demonstrated knowledge of the role of the community college in education.

* Experience implementing innovative teaching methods to improve student success and retention such as flipped instruction, coordinated studies, team teaching, active learning, or computer-aided instruction.

This position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by February 20, 2026.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a…