English Instructor - Macon

Required: Master’s degree in English, or Master’s degree in a related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level hours in English. At least two years of teaching experience.

Preferred: Master’s degree in English with 18 graduate hours in another humanities discipline. At least two years of community college teaching experience.

***Position starts with Fall 2026 Semester ***

Interviews likely to be in February/March 2026

 

Statement of Primary Purpose

Instruction in assigned English classes

 

Classification

Faculty, Exempt, Full Time

 

Reporting Relationships

Direction received: Receives guidance and direction from the English department chair; receives direct supervision from the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

Direction given: Serves as lead English instructor on Macon Campus

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Teaching Performance

• Teach a course load consistent with college workload policy.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Stay current in the subject matter through professional development, professional organizations, and professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Facilitate the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Incorporate relevant general education competencies into assignments and assessments.
• Develop, update, and share course syllabi in a timely manner.

 

Evaluation of Student Learning

• Establish meaningful student learning outcomes for courses.
• Develop and implement methods that measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, and return student work promptly to
• promote learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit grade records according to established deadlines.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

 

Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Teach classes as assigned.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College policies and procedures.

 

Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities

• Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• Participate in meetings and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program
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• Support and collaborate with both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• Contribute to departmental and divisional curriculum development processes.
• Assist in selection and ordering of equipment, supplies, and textbooks.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Demonstrate productive interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators.

 

Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

• Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
• Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the college and its constituents.
• Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
• Participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.

 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education       

Required: Master’s degree in English, or Master’s degree in a related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level hours in English. At least two years of teaching experience.

Preferred: Master’s degree in English with 18 graduate hours in another humanities discipline. At least two years of community college teaching experience.

 

Knowledge and Skills           

Ability to use computers and software to support instruction, including learning management system, word processing, email, Internet, and student information database. Ability to teach in online and technology-supported modalities.

 

Physical Demands   

Walking, normal campus environment

 

Working Conditions and Environment  

Typical teaching schedule will include face-to-face daytime instruction on the Macon Campus. Evening or off-campus courses may be assigned depending on the needs of the Campus to meet enrollment demands. Occasional travel outside the service area for professional development may be required.

 

Equipment Operation

PC and typical teaching equipment.

 

This position description covers the essential functions and duties associated with this position. Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisory personnel. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.

Apply on Southwestern Community College website:  https://southwesterncc.exacthire.com/job/189928/source/32495