"Faculty - Rhetoric and Composition (174 Day)"

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Communication, English, and Media Department will hire up to four faculty, each with a required course load of 15 credit hours per semester. Instructors are responsible for fostering student learning in one or more of the following areas:

• The composition curriculum, including Elements of Writing and Composition I and II
• Composition II: Technical Writing
• Workplace Communication
• Developmental writing and reading support, including English language learners
• Public Speaking and Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Instructional practice is expected to adhere to Kirkwood's Quality Instruction Indicators. Teaching schedule will be assigned by the dean and may involve teaching at various Kirkwood locations in a variety of delivery formats including online, face to face, and hybrid. Instructors may be assigned to teach evenings and weekends. In addition to teaching responsibilities, instructors are expected to dedicate one eighth of their effort to a combination of service to the college and professional development activities that enhance their field-specific expertise and/or teaching practices. Instructors are responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan as outlined by the college's Quality Faculty Plan.

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.

Essential Functions:

• Design and teach courses as assigned; deliver courses in variable delivery times, methods, and locations as required by the college.
• Effectively organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi to students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.
• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book.
• Maintain regularly-scheduled office hours according to college requirements and be available to students on an as-needed basis for student questions and discussions regarding their performance.
• Discuss program, career, transfer options and other college services with students to support informed academic decisions.
• Participate in curriculum development, revision, and assessment activities at course, program, department, and college levels.
• Meet the college's requirements for professional development and service to the college, which together make up one eighth of a faculty member's job responsibilities.
• Professional development: Develop expertise in the field(s) of instruction and develop and apply teaching approaches that support student success; actively seek information about emerging trends and ideas.
• Service to the college: Support college priorities by participating in the development and/or execution of department, division, and college tasks, projects, and goals.
• Maintain relationships with K12, transfer, community, and/or industry partners.
• Be responsive to college communication and complete all mandated trainings and compliance tasks.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Uphold the college's core values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.
• Practice teaching approaches that align with the college's Quality Instruction Indicators.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
• Represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form and possess digital literacy skills related to computer technology.
• Be creative, energetic, and self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

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.

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. The position involves occasional (10-33%) driving to events and meetings away from KCC's main campus.