FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK FACULTY – ENGLISH
HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE
Harold Washington College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago,
seeks an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered
tenure-track English instructor who is committed to the mission of
Harold Washington College. The successful candidate will be
enthusiastic about teaching on campus and serve as an active and
engaged presence for students, faculty, and the college community.
The college values faculty who foster meaningful connections with
students while utilizing technology to enhance in-person learning
and student success.
Harold Washington College is proud to be a member of the Caring
Campus network. Caring Campus is a model of professional
development that works to implement strong and consistent
behavioral commitments for all employees regarding how they
interact with students. As a result of this work, employees become
engaged with students on a level that has not occurred before. The
core benefit of this work is making a connection with students,
many of whom have not had an adult who has cared about them in an
educational system.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches composition courses at all levels and may be assigned
literature, journalism writing, and other English-designated
courses as needed.
Uses innovative approaches to engage students.
Develops, reviews, and maintains currency in assigned area(s)
of responsibility and curricula, responding to the needs of
first-generation college students of diverse ethnic, cultural, and
academic backgrounds.
Prepares and evaluates clear and effective class assignments
and/or examinations and provides feedback responsive to the needs
and interests of diverse populations, promoting long-term growth
and improvement.
Organizes and explains instructional materials in ways
appropriate to students' abilities and learning strengths.
Develops and evaluates learning outcomes and student
performance.
Employs a variety of teaching methods, including
interdisciplinary content in the classroom, that engage students
and encourage them to be motivated and critical self-learners.
Engages with and advocates for students in classroom and
non-classroom settings.
Utilizes the online learning management system and thoughtfully
integrates technology to support student learning and enhance the
in-person classroom experience.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to campus engagement by
maintaining an active presence on campus, participating in
student-centered initiatives, and collaborating with faculty,
staff, and students to support student success.
Participates in professional or shared governance committees
and in departmental activities, such as development of departmental
policies and procedures, maintenance of course outlines, peer
evaluation, program review, student learning outcomes assessment,
and other curricular development.
Helps students reach their academic, personal, and career goals
and cultivates a safe environment that respects the diversity of
individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and
conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
Adheres to City Colleges of Chicago board rules, policies,
procedures, and code of ethics.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric, English,
Writing, Creative Writing, or related field required.
- Community college teaching experience preferred and/or a clear
understanding of the mission of the community college.
- Experience in multi-modal approaches and student-centered
pedagogy as well as in using technology in an educational
setting.
- Knowledge of current best practices, methods, research, and
theories in the various levels of composition and working with
first generation students of diverse backgrounds.
- Experience designing and/or teaching curricula responsive to
the needs and interests of diverse populations.
- Demonstrated experience using and assessing student learning
outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to actively
participate and effectively work with department colleagues and
members of the college community.
- Experience teaching journalism writing, media writing, or
related coursework strongly preferred.
For consideration:
All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must
submit the following documents together for review:
- Letter of interest specifying experience teaching
composition
- Curriculum vitae
- One to two page statement of teaching philosophy and use of
inclusivity (or equity) in the classroom
- Teaching evaluations (from students and/or peers, if
available)
- Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial
transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts required at
time of interview)
- Two letters of recommendation
The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $65,000. Offered
salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining
agreement and applicant's education.
Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
This position is represented by Local 1600 union.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within
six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of
Chicago!
