Full-Time Instructor - English

Full-Time Instructor - English

The Blinn College District is searching for a Full-Time Instructor - English at our Brenham Campus.

Job Summary

• To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional program.
• To teach courses as scheduled.
• Faculty in this position teach DIRW 0327: Developmental Integrated Reading and Writing, ENGL 1301: Composition 1, and/or ENGL 1302: Composition and Introduction to Literature.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations 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 on the Brenham 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 developing and teaching blended (hybrid) or online courses.
• Quality Matters (QM) training.
• Provide at least two professional references.