Full Time - English and Parallel Studies Instructor

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary

• To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional program
• To teach courses as scheduled
• Faculty in this position teach ENGL 1301: Composition 1, and/or ENGL 1302: Composition and Introduction to Literature and/or developmental English reading and writing or corequisite English composition courses

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides instruction for courses as needed
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources
• Advises students in academic matters
• Evaluates students' performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner
• Assists in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Head, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities
• Engages in collegial activities and service activities across the department, division, and college
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and orally
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in English

Minimum Competencies

• Experience teaching college-level English composition and/or developmental English reading and writing or corequisite English composition courses
• Experience teaching at a community college or two-year college
• This position is to teach in-person English classes and/or developmental English reading and writing or corequisite English composition courses on the Bryan campus
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students
• Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using D2L/Brightspace
• Experience teaching ENGL 1301, 1302, and developmental English reading and writing or corequisite English composition courses
• Provide at least two professional references

Preferred Competencies

N/A

Special Notes To Applicants

The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions - Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College's Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college's course inventory.
http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf

1. This form will serve as the primary basis for the search committee to analyze your application. It is to the candidate's advantage to clearly fill out all fields and answer all questions thoroughly.
2. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current CV/resume
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Transcripts of all post-secondary academic work
5. A list of two professional references with contact information (including email and phone number).
   1. Finalists will be asked to do a 10-15 minute teaching demonstration. It is to the candidate's advantage to observe this time limit.
   2. It is imperative that a PDF of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts be attached to this application. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for the purpose of this application; however, please make sure that the applicant's name and graduation dates are clearly readable on the transcript.
   3. The candidate selected will be required to present official transcript at the time of hiring.

Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (Blinn College, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Office, Academic Affairs Office, 902 College Ave., Brenham, Texas, 77833). Additionally, transcripts maybe sent electronically to lisa.leopold@blinn.edu.

All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency.

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Exempt

Compensation

Per Salary Schedule

Salary or Wage

Per Full Time Faculty Salary Schedule

Grade

FAC

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Humanities

Location

Bryan Campus

Target Hire Date

8/14/2026

The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.