English Curriculum Faculty

Employer

McDowell Technical Community College

Job Location

54 College Drive, Marion, NC

Salary Grade

Commensurate with experience

Benefits

Regular college benefits

Job Reports To

Dean, Arts and Sciences

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: 04/15/2026
Closes: 05/15/2026

Target Start Date

08/01/2026

Expected Work Hours

varies

Employment Type

FT- 9.5 mth

Minimum Qualifications

Education must be commensurate with academic area and within the guidelines of the North Carolina Community College System and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in English.  Candidate must be a dependable, dedicated professional and highly motivated self-starter. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency with computer software and learning management systems. Ability to present a professional teaching presence for theory and practical skills to develop rapport with students, faculty and workforce industry partners. Faculty must demonstrate competence in subject matter and be dedicated to adult and community college education. 

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred experience with online teaching and learning.

Position Description

General responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the Chief Academic Officer, and in accordance with the overall plan of the College, the curriculum faculty help provide effective learning conditions for all students through the design, planning, organization, execution, and evaluation of student performance in assigned areas, curriculum courses, classes or programs.

Specific Responsibilities

  1. Instruct scheduled courses in English and Literature in accordance with the Program of Study and the description published in the MTCC Catalog and the North Carolina Community College System Common Course Library.
  2. Collaborates with the Dean of Arts and Sciences and/or Department Chair in developing, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum and program outcomes.
  3. Participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating program policies for admission, progression and retention to support students in meeting graduation requirements.
  4. Functions as an academic advisor for assigned student caseload including registration duties.
  5. Participates in departmental, advisory, and administrative support committee meetings as scheduled.
  6. Instruct course load in compliance with faculty workload policy for adult students, workforce development and dual enrollment programs to include day/evening/weekend semester schedules when necessary.
  7. Schedule and post regular office hours for consultations with students.
  8. Accurately complete and submit paperwork in a timely manner to the appropriate area, including: office hours, course syllabus for each course taught, attendance rosters, grade sheets, drop/add forms, independent study forms, course substitutions, credit by exam forms, surveys, etc.
  9. Assist the Dean of Arts and Sciences and/or Department Chair in maintenance of current and permanent official student records with storage that prevents damage and unauthorized use in compliance accrediting and certifying agencies.
  10. Recommend textbooks with Dean of Arts and Sciences and/or Department chair in accordance with the college’s textbook ordering procedures.
  11. Supports the college in planning and implementation of culturally responsive teaching and learning principles.
  12. Actively participate in professional development activities related to respective disciplines for personal growth development including membership in professional organizations.
  13. Actively recruit students by participating (as schedule permits) in recruiting functions on and off campus.
  14. Implement all policies as established by the Board of Trustees.
  15. Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Submit an MTCC application and resume: 
 
Via email to- hr@go.mcdowelltech.edu 
 
Via mail to-
 
Breanna Wilson
McDowell Technical Community College
54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752 
 
In-person to- Breanna Wilson, MTCC, 54 College Drive (Marion, NC), Cedar Building, Business Office
 
Offers of employment are contingent upon receipt of official transcripts.
 
If you have questions, contact Breanna Wilson by email, phone or fax:
phone: 828-652-0618
fax: 828-659-0401

Contact Info

If you have questions, contact Breanna Wilson by email, phone or fax:
phone: 828-652-0618
fax: 828-659-0401