English Faculty

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title English Faculty Position Status Full Time Department School of Liberal Arts and Education General Summary

Odessa College's in-person English faculty will teach all assigned courses and assist the department in its efforts to serve students and support the mission of the College.

Specific Position Duties

* Teach assigned courses in the curriculum.

* Teach face-to-face, web, hybrid, and ITV classes as requested, using a variety of instructional technologies, including Tegrity. Teach College Now (Dual Credit) classes at locations in the West Texas area.

* Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities, as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees.

* Demonstrate the ability to teach all courses in the English curriculum, including sophomore survey courses in American, British, and World Literature; freshman literature genre courses; freshman composition; and developmental English courses that carry institutional credit only.

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.

* Demonstrate willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the College.

* Utilize appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.

* Provide students with written expectations (e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.).

* Administer tests that are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall mastery of course objectives.

* Affirm, through instruction, the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.

* Maintain an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom-whether traditional, web-based, or distance-that encourages the free exchange of ideas while upholding academic honesty and objectivity.

* Prepare adequately for class and arrive promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.

* Deliver material in a clear and understandable manner.

* Address student concerns (i.e., comments, questions, and input) both in class and through posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other appropriate means.

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's degree with 18 or more graduate hours in English from a regionally accredited institution.

* Computer literacy.

* Experience in teaching composition in a computer-based environment.

* Demonstrated ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages including high school students who are enrolled in dual credit classes.

* Excellent communication and presentation skills.

* Excellent work ethic.

* Commitment to teaching excellence.

Preferred Qualifications Annual Salary Hiring range Work Hours Varied according to schedule

Posting Detail Information

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

* Resume

* Cover Letter

* Transcripts

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