"English Instructor"

Job Description

Great Basin College is seeking a highly qualified individual for a full-time, tenure-track English instructor position at its main campus in Elko, Nevada.

Teaching excellence is the primary requirement. Instructional responsibilities include teaching a variety of in-person and distance education English courses, with an emphasis on corequisite and first-year college English courses. This individual will also have the opportunity to teach undergraduate literature courses. A teaching background in composition and literature is required, and experience teaching or academic specialization in world literature is preferred.

Great Basin College's mission is to serve the higher education needs of rural Nevada. As such, teaching at GBC requires extensive use of distance education technology. Experience with the Canvas LMS platform and synchronous video delivery is preferred.

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position based at Great Basin College's main campus in Elko, located in rural northeastern Nevada. The anticipated start date is October 1, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree in English or a closely related field is required; a Ph.D. in English is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated college-level teaching experience with a primary focus on first-year composition.
• Familiarity with distance-delivery technologies and willingness to teach in multiple modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online).
• Willingness to teach dual-enrollment courses and students; prior experience with dual-enrollment instruction is preferred.
• A demonstrated student-centered teaching philosophy, emphasizing inclusive pedagogical practices and adaptable course design for learners with varying preparation and learning styles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A background or specialization in women's literature, with the ability to teach courses highlighting diverse voices and perspectives.
• Experience or scholarly engagement with editing and publication processes in academic contexts (e.g., editing journals, supervising student publications, or mentoring scholarly writing). A record of or commitment to integrating publication-based experiences into coursework (e.g., editing workshops, collaborative publication projects).
• Evidence of innovative approaches to teaching composition and literature, particularly in contexts emphasizing equity, access, and representation.
• Experience contributing to departmental or campus initiatives supporting writing and publication opportunities for students.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties as required of all full-time tenured track GBC faculty, such as, non-instructional duties: advising students, committee work, and department duties as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with other team members of the department and college in pursuing departmental and institutional goals with a genuine spirit of cooperation, and flexibility in a diverse college setting.
• Instructional development, delivery and assessment of assigned courses.
• Teach a combination of day, evening, and distance delivery classes (interactive video and Internet) as needed to serve the GBC service area.
• Handle administrative duties related to teaching and program development including strategic planning and assessment.
• Travel by car throughout the GBC service area as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation (as per the Americans with Disabilities Act).
• Accept responsibility for professional and personal growth.
• Participate in college wide and other committees as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation Grade

Academic Faculty - 3. B Contract - 9 month (end of August to mid May) working contract paid over 12 months. The budgeted salary range for this position is $53,414 - $80,000. Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

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