English Instructor

Hinds Community College • Vicksburg, MS

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About The Position

JOB TITLE: English Instructor REPORTS TO: Academic Dean – Humanities & Social Sciences DEPARTMENT: English & Foreign Language EXEMPT: Yes VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Academic and Transfer Programs GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. The position is a primarily day-time position. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Master’s Degree in English or related field, with 18 graduate hours in English. Please attach a copy of your transcripts for review. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices. · Teach 15-17 hours of undergraduate classes in English each term · Academic advising of students · Manage course grading and records management · Contribute to department-wide program development and assessment · Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts · Participate in professional development activities and contribute to the general college community · Maintain regular, required office hours to be available and meet with students PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities outdoors and off site. We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in English or related field, with 18 graduate hours in English.
• Please attach a copy of your transcripts for review.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Teach 15-17 hours of undergraduate classes in English each term
• Academic advising of students
• Manage course grading and records management
• Contribute to department-wide program development and assessment
• Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts
• Participate in professional development activities and contribute to the general college community
• Maintain regular, required office hours to be available and meet with students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time