Job no: 495668
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Work Type: Faculty Full-Time
Locations: Baton Rouge, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs, Liberal Arts, Education
Instructor – English
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Advancing Excellence, Expanding Educational
Opportunities, and Student Success.
The English Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in composition, literature, and written communication skills. This role focuses on building students' competence in critical reading, analytical writing, and effective written expression across academic and professional contexts. The Instructor collaborates with the Liberal Arts department chair and colleagues to design engaging course content, assess student learning outcomes, and integrate instructional technology…
such as Canvas into classroom delivery..
Key Responsibilities
Teaching
Provide learning experiences in accordance with students' needs
and abilities
Create a learning environment in which all students are treated
equitably
Make adequate preparation for the instructional process to
ensure that course content is presented in a manner suitable for
students with varying learning styles
Direct students not on the official class roster to the Office
of Enrollment Management to correct enrollment problems,
restricting attendance to officially enrolled students
Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe and
provide opportunities for student conferences either online, by
phone, or through face-to-face interactions
Be punctual with respect to class meetings and provide
instruction for the entire class period
Notify academic program manager/department chair of absences
and promptly provide course continuity plans
Utilize Canvas or other learning management systems as
appropriate and required
Use instructional and technological resources such as the
library, Digital Learning and Academic Support Center (DLASC), and
computer technology as appropriate
Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 and federal harassment policies
Alert the department chair or academic program manager of any
instances of academic dishonesty
Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
Assess learning outcomes and utilize results when planning and
preparing future courses
Administer final examinations for students during the scheduled
exam period
Participate in assigning course credit via prior learning
assessment
Participate in the teaching evaluation process.
Student Support and Advising
- Discuss with counselors and other appropriate personnel any
student problems which may require special attention
- Advise students and perform special assigned duties related to
the registration and retention of students
Curriculum Development
- Develop, assess, and revise curricula in accordance with the
policies and procedures upheld by the Faculty Senate Courses and
Curricula committee
Professional Development
- Engage in approved professional development activities related
to pedagogy, assessment, and academic area of expertise to
- enhance one's effectiveness in all aspects of teaching and
course management
College Service
- Participate in recruitment, advising, and registration
events
- Serve on college-wide committees and actively participate in
committee activities throughout the term of service
Administrative and Other Responsibilities
- Adhere to professional standards of conduct
- Promote the College's image in the community
- Promote an atmosphere of collegiality within one's department
and division
- Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic
time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
- Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty
meetings
- Collaborate with departmental and college-wide colleagues in
the selection of library resources, software, textbooks, and
classroom equipment
- Attend college convocations and participate in commencement
exercises (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
- Participate in the annual faculty performance evaluation
process
- Participate in other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree in Master’s degree in English, linguistics, or
literature or Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in creative writing, or
master’s degree in any discipline with 18 graduate semester hours
in English, linguistics, literature, or creative writing.
Experience
- Must possess college level teaching experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to teach a range of English courses (e.g., composition,
literature, co-requisite/developmental English) to students with
varying skill
- levels and learning styles
- Ability to evaluate and provide constructive feedback on
student writing and reading comprehension
- Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and
instructional technology
- Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, staff, and
administration
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage
multiple courses, deadlines, and reporting requirements
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess student learning outcomes and adjust
instructional strategies accordingly
- Commitment to student success and equitable, inclusive
classroom practices
- Ability to support students at varying levels of college
readiness, including those enrolled in co-requisite and dual
enrollment coursework
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana
Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive
benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits
offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options,
supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident,
vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars
on some childcare and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year,
typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual
(vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and
length of employment.
Why Join BRCC?
Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work
environment, a commitment to employee development, and the
opportunity to support the mission of student success through
strong institutional operations.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is
required as a condition of employment.
