"Adjunct - English"

JOB GOAL

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,304 per credit hour.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

Kirkwood Community College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor of English to teach Composition I and II during the Fall 2025 semester on the Cedar Rapids Main Campus. This position involves in-person instruction of foundational writing courses that emphasize academic writing, critical thinking, and rhetorical analysis.

There is a strong possibility for the instructor to teach additional courses in subsequent semesters.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Constant (67-100%)

• Effectively organize and teach curriculum in accordance with established syllabi for Composition I and II.
• Deliver in-person instruction and engage students in reading, writing, and critical analysis.
• Prepare syllabi, evaluate student work, and provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Refer students to appropriate college support services as needed.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Represent the college in a positive and professional manner.
• Support a welcoming, inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Meet institutional expectations for class attendance, grading, and assessment.
• Respond promptly to student and administrative communications.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A conferred Master's degree by date of appointment from an accredited institution with:
  • At least 12 graduate hours in a combination of English, Communication, Creative Writing, Journalism, Literature, Speech, Technical Writing, or English Education coursework.
  • At least 6 of the 12 graduate hours must be in English or Communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

• Experience teaching Composition I and II at the college level.
• Familiarity with community college teaching environments.
• Graduate coursework in writing instruction or pedagogy.
• Experience working with English Language Learners.
• Writing center or tutoring experience.