"Writing Instructor"

Job Description

Clatsop Community College, a public, two-year institution, located in Astoria, Oregon, serving students and communities in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Writing Instructor.

Assignment: Full time Faculty work 174 days per year from mid-September to mid-June with opportunities for summer teaching.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Chief Academic Officer, works collaboratively to provide instruction in composition, literature, humanities, and secondary-related subject areas for Clatsop Community College.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach all levels of composition using various modalities, as part of the expected workload.
• Teach in secondary areas of interest, preferably literature, technical report writing, creative writing, and humanities, using various modalities as assigned within the contracted workload.
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate strategic planning and outcomes assessment for the college writing program.
• Build relationships with high school writing instructors and facilitate dual enrollment needs as assigned.
• Advise majors and non-majors following workload recommendations according to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Serve on college shared governance committees as needed.
• Contribute to the community through partnerships, mentoring, and/or volunteer work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

• Masters degree in writing or composition, or a masters degree in English or another discipline with thirty (30) quarter graduate credits in Rhetoric or English/Composition.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching composition (2 years minimum experience) and at least one other related subject (technical report writing, creative writing, literature, and humanities).
• Documented experience with developing and implementing course learning outcomes, assessment, and strategic planning.
• Instructional experience using various modalities, including asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, hyflex, and other modalities.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with a diverse community college student population.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a professional and collegial manner with a group, with a supervisor, and independently.
• Understand and follow FERPA and TITLE IX laws and policies regarding confidentiality and appropriate teacher/student interactions with mutual respect and fairness.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Masters degree in English and Rhetoric or English/Composition.
• Demonstrated excellence for teaching composition at the college level (2 years minimum) and at least one other related subject (technical report writing, literature, and humanities).
• Experience teaching with Canvas.
• Interest and experience in creating new courses and updating previously approved courses to meet state and national standards and to meet the needs of students, the college, and the community.

To Apply: View full job descriptions/qualifications and apply on-line in our Career Center.

Applications must be completed by April 15, 2026.

Contact the Human Resources Office at Clatsop Community College if application assistance is needed.

Please visit our web site for more information regarding this position and our application process. Follow special instructions carefully. Only complete applications will be considered. Clatsop Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

Clatsop Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Clatsop Community College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students, and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. To ensure the college provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all, we are seeking a candidate who understands and has experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds, including people with disabilities; people with various gender identities and sexual orientations, individuals from historically underrepresented communities; and other groups.

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