Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR
English Instructor
Position Summary:
Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon, seeks an energetic and community conscious leader for one full-time English instructor position starting in September 2010. As the college does not employ a system of academic rank or advancement, English faculty hold the title of Instructor and, after three years of probationary status, move to regular status. The typical assignment for an English Instructor consists of two writing courses and one literature course each term during the academic year (with some variations).
The instructor for this position will teach a variety of writing and literature courses; however, a significant portion of his/her course load will beTechnical Writing. The English program instructors at Chemeketa work with students with a wide range of cultural backgrounds, language skills, and academic preparation. Instructors in the English program are expected to be active in the campus community, the college writing center, and in the program's administrative responsibilities.
The English program has long been a leader in innovative instruction at the college. English faculty have developed linked courses, learning communities, online courses, a writing center, and writing across the curriculum initiatives. Opportunities for innovation continue with college support for curriculum development and an array of technical resources, including instructional computer labs and an optional online web presence for all courses.
Position Control Number (PCN):
P17250
Classification Title:
Faculty
Department:
Humanities & Communications
Work Location:
Salem - Main campus
Work Hours/Schedule:
Requires flexible work schedule based upon program needs which includes some evening and weekend
Position Type:
Faculty
Band and Grade:
F-9
Salary:
Salary range: $40,080/yr to $69,914/yr.
Initial salary placement would normally be at step 3: $42,599.
Salary placement is subject to current contract, funding availability, experience and education
FTE (%):
100
Work-month identifier:
176-day
Terms of Employment:
Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
Physical Demands:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible, it may be rated light work if frequent walking and/or standing is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Master's Degree in English from an accredited institution or equivalent (Equivalent degrees considered include: MA in Journalism with at least 24 hours of graduate course credit in composition and/or literature or MA in Linguistics with at least 24 hours of graduate course credit in composition and/or literature).
-AND-
Two terms/semesters of experience teaching technical writing at the college level or one year of experience as a professional technical writer which includes at least one term of experience in teaching adults at the college level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in English with at least 6 credits of coursework in technical writing and at least 6 course credits in literature and/or composition theory/pedagogy.
Experience teaching a variety of composition and literature (since the position, while focused on technical writing, will also require teaching a variety of courses)
Ability to work effectively with students with a wide range of cultural backgrounds, language skills, and academic preparation
Evidence of active participation in program or department responsibilities
In addition to on-line application, the following are required:
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcript 1
Supplemental Application (skills sheet)
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcript 2
Optional Applicant Documents:
Unofficial Transcript 1
Duties/Essential Functions:
Teaches assigned classes in writing/literature following approved course outline
Prepares and develops materials for assigned classes
Incorporates an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural perspectives
Meets all scheduled classes
Posts and maintains regularly scheduled office hours
Provides students with course syllabi
Maintains class records of grades and attendance
Reports individual academic grades when required
Volunteers time in the writing center
Attends and participates in program meetings and serves on program and college committees
Maintains college facilities and equipment
Embraces appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as communication and data gathering tools and integrates technology into curriculum and classroom presentations
Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates a sensitivity to diversity into the workplace
Functions as a life-long learner
Applies the College's values for teaching and learning: creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness; encourages creative and critical thinking; actively engages students in the learning process; facilitates learning that applies to and enriches a student's life; encourages mutual responsibility for a supportive learning environment; clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning; promotes learning as a lifelong process
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Teaching assignment may include evening and week-end courses and the use of non-traditional delivery methodologies, .e.g. cable television and on-line/internet courses. Duty days may fluctuate from the traditional September-June schedule. Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program. Some travel within the region may be required.
Please pay close attention to the documents required for this position. All documents must be attached electronically. The College will not accept hard copies of documents. This posting requires the following attachments: a cover letter, two unofficial transcripts, a supplemental application (skills sheet) and a curriculum vitae.
Carefully read the tips about attachments in our website. If you submit and confirm your profile without attaching the required documents, your application will be incomplete and will not be considered by the search committee. We are available to assist you in your application process. Please call us if you have any questions at 503-399-5009.
Special Instruction to complete the Supplemental Application (skills sheet)
- Prepare your answers in a word-processed format.
- Be concise, but be complete in your answers. Limit your answers to approximately one half of a typewritten page for each question (2.5 pages total for all five questions).
- Please answer all of the questions and provide evidence of specific experience or education.
1. How do you define technical writing and what would you identify as examples of technical writing?
2. Chemeketa Community College serves an increasingly diverse student body with an increasingly diverse staff. Describe the experiences and/or training which have prepared you to work with and support individuals from diverse cultural or ethnic backgrounds.
3. What qualities make you a valuable contributor to a group project or to program administrative work?
4. What innovations in teaching and/or the use of technology would you apply specifically to your teaching of technical writing and why?
5. What experience, theories and methods would you apply to your teaching of composition or literature to best foster student success in community college?
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until February 26, 2010. Semi-finalists interviews are tentatively scheduled March 31 to April 16, 2010; finalists interviews with the college vice-president are tentatively scheduled April 26 to April 30, 2010. Please note that selected finalist will need to provide two recent letters of recommendation at the time of the interview.
Closing Date: 02-19-2010
(Typically two or three weeks after the Posting Date)
Posting Number:
0600307
To apply, please visit: http://jobs.chemeketa.edu
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