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English Instructor - Tenure Track
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Position Number: 1374684
Location: Everett, WA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English and Literature

English Instructor - Tenure Track

Posting Number: 02154
Department: Communication and Social Sci

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Everett Community College has an opening for a tenure-track English instructor beginning Fall Quarter 2019. The position reports to the Dean of Communication and Social Sciences.

Primary teaching responsibilities include first year English writing/composition courses using a variety of lecture, discussion, demonstration, self-paced, technology-based, distance-learning, and collaborative formats.

Other specific duties include: develop and coordinate curriculum to improve student success and retention in English writing/composition; identify and implement procedures/techniques to assess individual student learning, as well as course, program, and college learning outcomes; maintain regularly scheduled office hours for the purpose of assisting, advising, and mentoring students enrolled in English courses; assist with the development of curriculum to meet the changing educational needs of students; provide faculty professional development in working with writers; collaborate with faculty and staff on department, division and campus-wide projects; participate in all other tasks related to instruction in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and College policies.

Minimum Qualifications:
-Masters degree in English, English Education, Composition and Rhetoric, or a related field from an accredited institution
-Documented competence and the equivalent of at least three years of full-time teaching experience of first year English writing/composition at the college level
-A philosophy of education consistent with the current methodologies and pedagogies in first year English writing/composition
-Demonstrated experience and/or classroom strategies for effectively instructing students from diverse backgrounds, including differences in culture, heritage, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, class, and religion
-Knowledge of educational technologies
-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English
-Demonstrated and/or documented contributions to department, division and campus-wide projects and initiatives such as placement, assessment, grant initiatives, accreditation, and Guided Pathways

Preferred Qualifications:
-PhD in composition/rhetoric
-Documented interest and/or experience in Writing Across the Curriculum, students with disabilities, and ESL initiatives
-Documented excellence in teaching English writing/composition at a community college, such as student and supervisor evaluations
-Familiarity with, and experience in implementing and current methods of improving success of students in first year English writing/composition
-Demonstrated experience with writing program development

Physical Demands:
Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
Ability to operate office equipment
Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Work Hours: Varies

Posting Date: 01/18/2019
Closing Date:3/1/2019
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Official copies of transcripts from all schools where you earned a degree or certificate will be required upon hire.

In the Required Documents section of this application, Other Document, please attach a statement of teaching philosophy.

Everett Community College offers competitive wages, excellent benefits (including health, dental, life, and retirement plans), and the chance for professional growth within an academic community committed to interdisciplinary cooperation, active inquiry, and life-long learning.

Everett Community Colleges vision, strategic plan and core themes value, respect and uphold diversity, equity, cultural competence and inclusion. Hiring and retaining a diverse workforce is a commitment for our institution.

Everett Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or age.

Notice to Applicants

Drug-Free Campus
In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCCs policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.
The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.

Safety and Security
EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page.
This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.

Salary: $59,466 - $62,440

To apply, visit https://employment.everettcc.edu/postings/4497