English Instructor Full-time

The instructor is responsible for the coordination planning preparation presentation and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day evening or weekend on any Reid State campus as assigned. At a minimum the related activities include instruction instructional counseling academic advising serving on various committees participating in local state regional and national professional activities and organizations. An instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Division Chair Dean of Instruction or the President or designee.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience according to the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule D1 Salary range: $45590 - $72709 for nine-month employment; Summeremployment may be available dependent on enrollment: $14.384 - $22488.

The essential job functions listed are not comprehensive and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
Demonstrated expertise in the subject area;
Experience in educational theory and methodology instructional design student evaluation and outcome assessment;
To coordinate plan organize and instruct courses in the day evening or on weekends on any Reid State campus as assigned;
To keep active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects;
To ensure that each program/class contains essential curricular components has appropriate content and pedagogy;
To recommend textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment to Division Chairs;
To assist in the colleges library collection development by selecting evaluating and weeding library resources in each appropriate discipline;
To teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus;
To keep students informed and updated concerning course content requirements evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
To keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work;
To provide students with a mid-term progress report;
To maintain accurate and complete scholastic records including attendance records;
To submit Failure to Report Early Warning Notification of Unofficial Withdrawal and other documentation when appropriate;
To file an appropriate course syllabus for each course taught with the appropriate division chair and the Dean of Instructions office;
To conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy;
To ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled;
To hold the final exam at the time scheduled in the colleges semester schedule unless permission to deviate has been approved by the Dean of Instruction;
To make suggestions to the Division Chair of the Dean of Instruction concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the objectives of the college;
To participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes initiatives;
To make use of available college online resources for office hour posting syllabi posting grade book etc.;
To plan each unit or lesson both as to content and method and to make each class minute meaningful;
To organize each course taught into an effective instrument of learning;
To study and utilize students learning styles in each class in order to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations;
To incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery;
To keep informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction via professional development techniques;
maximize the learning opportunities for each student;
To assist with pre-registration and registration;
To demonstrate a genuine concern for each student through personal conferences and the full use of the faculty advisement system;
To assist in recruitment and retention of students;
To serve as an academic advisor to assigned students;
To post and maintain office hours for student consultations;
To strive for the qualities delineated in the criteria for faculty evaluation used by the college;
To refer students to counselors and success coaches as needed;
To submit required reports to the appropriate college personnel;
To attend all faculty meetings college assemblies professional development and orientation activities and other meetings as called by the President Dean of Instruction or Division Chair;
To become thoroughly familiar with all college policies and procedures and comply with all college policies and procedures;
To serve on and provide information to college communities as needed;
To be actively involved in the activities of the college;
To convey college-related information to students in a timely manner as requested by college officials;
To perform other duties as assigned by the Division Chair Dean of Instruction and President.

Masters degree from an accredited institution is required.
Eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline from an accredited institution is required;
High School or collegiate teaching experience is preferred;
Documented experience in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom including LMS word processing spreadsheet database and presentation software is required.
Documented successful experience teaching and developing online courses is preferred;
Experience developing and teaching college-level developmental writing and composition courses is preferred;
Experience using Canvas LMS is preferred.

As this is an online application system please use an email address that you regularly monitor as any applicable follow-up notifications will be sent to the email address listed on the application.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicants responsibility. To be considered for an interview only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

The applicantmustsubmit all the following as outlined:

• A completed official College employment application
• A cover letter addressing your interest in the position relevant qualifications and how your skills align with the essential duties and responsibilities of the posted position.
  • The cover letter should be no more than one page in length.
• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer.
  • Verification must include employment dates job title and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
  • It must be on official letterhead and include an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.)
  • If employed by the College it is the employees responsibility to furnish official transcripts to the Office of Human Resources of Reid State Technical College from the institution(s) granting the education credits.
  • Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.