problem-solving skills; and in addition, engage in and model intellectual curiosity and express passion for their disciplines and for learning in general.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
- Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
- Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
- Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
- Contribute to and provide leadership in their academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
- Adhere to City Colleges of Chicago code of ethics, Board rules and policies
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in English Language and Literature – OR – Master’s degree and18 graduate hours in English, Literature, Creative Writing or Composition/Rhetoric
- Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System, preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse group of staff and students required
- Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college
- Scholarship work, publications, committee work, and other relevant work is highly considered.
- Two to three years of teaching experience at the college level preferred.
FOR CONSIDERATION:
- All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents together for review:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts, a statement of your teaching philosophy and professional letters of recommendation are required at the time of interview. Official transcripts must be provided if hired.
- A teaching demonstration will be required of selected candidates at a future date.
Salary Range: $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 the Local 1600 union.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!
WE OFFER: Excellent health benefits at a low cost; Investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan; Generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit our benefits page.
Additional Information
Salary Range: Salary Range: $58,000-$65,000
