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Grand Rapids Community College · 2 days ago

Assistant Professor English, Tenure Track (2 positions available)

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Grand Rapids Community College is seeking faculty who are interested in working with diverse student populations and developing innovative teaching strategies. The Assistant Professor will teach English courses, participate in departmental activities, provide leadership for adjuncts, and engage in professional development.

AlumniEducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Teach GRCC course offerings in English, primarily an accelerated composition co-requisite model. Develop and implement teaching methods that employ interactive learning and integrate current instructional technology

Participate fully as a member of the English Department in such activities as department meetings, curriculum development, assessment, evaluation, course revision work, committee membership, textbook selection, community outreach, and other duties as determined by the College

Provide leadership and mentoring for adjuncts as needed or requested by the department

Assist the Department Head in the evaluation and revision of existing courses and the development of new courses

Advise students and perform other tasks normally expected of faculty members

Engage in professional development activities and maintain expertise in the field of English Composition

Adhere to the standards and requirements expressed in the Faculty Contract and other College Policies

Qualification

Master's degree in EnglishTeaching experience in EnglishCommunity college experienceTechnologyPhD in EnglishInterest in diverse populationsCommunication skillsOrganizational abilitiesProblem-solving abilities

Required

Master's degree in English or a Master's degree in a closely related field with 18 graduate credits in English

Demonstrate outstanding communication skills

Collaborate effectively

Use personal initiative to overcome obstacles

Work efficiently to meet deadlines

Engage in professional development activities and maintain expertise in the field of English Composition

Adhere to the standards and requirements expressed in the Faculty Contract and other College Policies

Preferred

PhD in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or other closely related field in the discipline of English

A minimum of two years full-time teaching experience in English at the college or university level; the equivalent part-time or adjunct teaching time will be considered as having met the preferred criterion

Community college teaching experience

Experience teaching or ability to teach introductory Literature courses

Experience working with non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills

Experience working with a variety of learning methodologies

Ability to respond dynamically to and engage practices in the evolving field of Composition