English Faculty

About Us:

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The Colleges fifth president Dr. Mary Way Bolt reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Cecil College is centrally located in Marylands most northeastern county just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore as well as from Wilmington Delaware.

With a diverse student population Cecil College enrolls approximately 2500 credit students and 3400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

Through its open admissions policy Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs regardless of age gender ethnic origin sexual orientation disability or socioeconomic status.

Employees of Cecil College including instructors for online and virtual courses must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of English and Humanities at Cecil College invites applications for a generalist in English or in Composition and Rhetoric to start in Fall 2026. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching a combination of composition courses to traditional returning-adult and dual-enrollment students both in-person and online. Experience with developmental education is preferred; experience with or interest in technical or professional writing is preferred. Additional opportunities may include teaching literature public speaking or first-year seminar. The successful candidate will join a collaborative department that is working to grow the English major while supporting the Colleges required writing curriculum.

This position is available for Fall 2026 but remains open until filled. For best consideration apply by January 30 2026.

This is an onsite position located in North East MD.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the approved master course syllabus and stipulations of the department including but not limited to administering a final exam or culminating activity meeting all assigned class times and submitting attendance and grades as per college processes. Submit annual reports and assessment data
• Utilize the current College Learning Management System (LMS) as directed by college policy. (Canvas)
• Establish post and maintain office hours per College policy.
• Adhere to copyright laws provided on the library site for the College web portal.
• Respond in a timely manner to emails. Cecil College email must be used for all email communication with students and any College business.
• Participate in Cecil College academic monitoring.
• Support College-wide testing and actively encourage students to participate.
• Participate in course assessment and program reports as needed.
• Complete required professional development such as Safe Colleges and required meetings and events.
• Support the mission vision and values of the College and the policies of the Board of Trustees.
• Act in accordance with the letter and spirit of applicable laws College policies rules and expectations and the terms of the contract for the current academic year.
• The most recent version of all above policies and procedures referenced above except as otherwise noted can be found on the college web portal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Masters degree in English Rhetoric and Composition or a related academic discipline; doctoral degree preferred.
• Documented college-level teaching experience in related courses.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication organization interpersonal problem-solving and academic advising skills.
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology (e.g. LMS platforms database research and AI ethics) or proven ability to learn these skills.
• Ability to work with students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Schedule varies based on course requirements and College and students needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms e.g. use of safe workplace practices with office equipment avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.

General Benefits:

Cecil College offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package offering medical dental and vision coverage for employee and eligible dependents; generous annual sick and personal leave; 19 paid holidays; tuition assistance and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines; opportunity to enroll in retirement accounts (403B or Maryland State Retirement System based on eligibility guidelines); voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity employee paid short term disability employer provided basic life insurance and accidental death insurance and employee paid voluntary life insurance access to Fitness Center and library. For more information Employee Benefits Cecil College

10 month faculty salary is dependent on placement according to the Full-time Faculty Rank and Promotion policy. The starting salary for each level is: Assistant Professor I $53789.10; Assistant Professor II $56478.50; Associate Professor I $59360; Associate Professor II $64756.4; Professor I $66604; Professor II $71727.

Posted on: 11/13/2025

Based upon the budgeted hours of a position contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.

*We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race color national origin ancestry age religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic status genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local laws.