English Instructor (10 month)

• Master’s Degree in English or Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in English courses focused on composition, rhetoric, and literature.
• Communication, both oral and written, skills necessary.
• Must be efficient in using Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

• Teaching experience at the community college or four-year college level. On-line teaching experience.
• Experience teaching developmental-level courses

• Demonstrate a thorough, accurate, evidence-based, and up-to-date knowledge of the assigned field or discipline.
• Display the ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the assigned field or discipline.
• Connect the assigned subject matter with related fields.
• Demonstrate competency in laboratory and clinical areas, as appropriate.

• Teach all courses according to the published curriculum with an assigned course load to meet the College guidelines, goals, and objectives.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and division policies.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate learning strategies to communicate subject matter for maximization of student learning.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to improve student retention, meet diverse student needs, and make referrals for students needing additional assistance.
• Recommend to the Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator improvements to the instructional program including, but not limited to curriculum, textbooks, instructional techniques, modes of delivery, equipment, hardware, software, and facilities.
• Maintain currency and incorporate new instructional techniques and technologies into the face-to-face and/or virtual classrooms.
• Periodically evaluate and develop new courses. Revise and update existing courses for relevancy and currency consistent with the role and mission of the college.
• Maintain face-to-face and/or virtual classroom environments conducive to student learning, engagement, and retention.
• Cultivate a growth mindset, promoting continuous professional development and student resilience to achieve their full potential.

• Use current technologies to enhance teaching and student learning. Demonstrate knowledge of and skill in completing basic computer operations.
• Maintain a comprehensive online presence for all assigned courses utilizing the College’s current Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure all assigned online courses are in compliance with FTCC’s Online Standards Handbook.
• Employ search engines and other electronic resources to locate new, relevant, current, and verified information, activities, and resources.
• Provide online study guides or other support materials for assigned courses.
• Use and explain to students how to locate and use reference materials available via electronic means through online databases, as appropriate.

• Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with course requirements including learning outcomes and methods of measurement and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records of students enrolled in classes and prepare and submit reports as required.
• Use evaluation tools and methods appropriate to the domain of learning being evaluated.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to maximize student learning.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information per the college and FERPA guidelines.
• Maintain currency in the assigned subject matter through involvement in professional organizations and attending or facilitating professional meetings, conferences, or workshops, on-campus and off-campus.
• Submit a Personal and Professional Development Plan to the Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator, annually, demonstrating acceptance of responsibility for professional and personal growth.
• Substitute for other instructors within the field or discipline in case of an absence.
• Teach classes, as assigned, in a multi campus to include Ft. Liberty, local high school campuses, online and face to face environments.
• Actively engage in the development and implementation of program review, assessment, strategic planning, curriculum/program improvement, recruitment, and retention efforts.
• Adhere to current requirements and submit documentation, as needed, for licensure, certification, registration, health requirements, and/or other validation requirements, as appropriate.
• Maintain historical files of email correspondence per the Records Retention Schedule. Exercise stewardship of college facilities, supplies, and equipment.
• Operate with integrity in all matters.

• Serve as faculty advisor to students.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility for advisement and consultation with colleagues and day, evening, weekend, and online students.
• Establish and maintain regular contact with advisees to provide the advice and encouragement to keep the students focused on their educational goals.
• Perform registration duties, as assigned.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty, committee, and college-wide meetings, including graduation ceremonies.
• Uphold the dignity of the profession by appropriate dress, behavior, maintenance of office and classroom environments, and communications.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or team member.
• Engage in College Service hours activities that support the Division and College

• Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities.
• Foster and sustain collegial relations with colleagues, college representatives, the local community, and professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Shelby Klouda

910-678-8378