Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a
reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of
Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a
population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in
Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative,
contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features
the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. The
Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional
Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St.
Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high-quality
education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success
of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community. "Through
academic excellence and industry partnership, we cultivate the
talent, innovation, and leadership our students and community need
to grow and succeed."
St. Charles Community College invites qualified candidates to apply
for the
Full-Time Faculty position in English to begin Fall 2027
for the [contact details available in the full listing] academic year. Experience teaching
composition is especially desirable, as composition will constitute
a significant portion of the selected candidate's teaching load.
Courses are offered in multiple modalities, including online and
in-person.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to
excellence in teaching, student learning, assessment, and the
effective use of technology to improve student learning outcomes.
Faculty responsibilities include participating in professional
development and assessment activities, attending faculty and
committee meetings, and performing other duties as assigned. This
is an on-site position requiring regular campus presence and
availability to teach in person. The English faculty member reports
to the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty are responsible for instruction, grading, record-keeping,
and compliance with legal and institutional obligations.
Instructors should expect to meet all deadlines and to use standard
software, including the Microsoft Office suite, as appropriate.
Instructors must conduct all activities with an appreciation and
respect for diversity of people, styles, and views:
- Impart expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity in one's
instruction to a diverse student population with various learning
styles and abilities.
Effectively prepare and present course content, drawing upon
disciplinary knowledge, skills, research, and applications to
design engaging and effective learning experiences.
Maintaining the appropriate number of office hours at times of
day convenient for students.
Providing meaningful feedback, and timely responses to
students' work and questions.
Meeting all division, department, and college deadlines:
Maintaining accurate records of student attendance and
reporting attendance as required:
Keeping careful grade records throughout the academic
term:
Attending scheduled faculty meetings and training
sessions:
Perform ongoing student, program, and college assessment
activities, including analysis of course assessments, evaluations,
and data to engage in continuous improvement to enhance student
success, retention, and completion.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MA in English (including Literature and/or Creative Writing)
or
- At least 18 hours of approved coursework in English (including
Literature and/or Creative Writing)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching first- and second-year students in
Composition 1 and 2, particularly those in community college,
developmental, or secondary education settings.
- Experience using a Learning Management System (Canvas,
Blackboard, etc.).
- Demonstrated excellence in online teaching and are Quality
Matters (QM) certified
To apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter
explaining teaching experience and/or philosophy of teaching,
resume/curriculum vita, three reference contacts, and a copy of
graduate transcripts.
Salaries: Instructor $60,076; Assistant Professor $66,178;
Associate Professor $72,753 - Rank will be assessed at the time of
hire based on years of experience and education based on
pre-determined criteria.
For full consideration, candidates should submit all application
materials by November 30, 2026.
**Will be subject to a criminal background check.
St Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer