Instructor of English
Company: Elgin Community College
Location: Elgin
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
About ECC:
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage
of their educational journeys, including university transfer
programs, career and technical education, continuing education
classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride
ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every
person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus
visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to
the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a
positive environment through professional challenges, excellent
benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule:
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of
the department.
Rate of Pay:
Commensurate with education and experience.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Grant Funded:
No
Job Summary:
Full-time teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the
college's strategic goals and evaluate
students' progress to facilitate achievement of their educational
goals.
In addition to the job description, faculty members teaching in
grant supported programs are
required to adhere and to comply with all provisions,
qualifications, policies, and procedures set
forth in the grant. In the event that the grant requirements
contradict or add to the job description,
the requirements of the grant will take precedence.
This provision shall not be used to shift administrative
responsibilities to the faculty member.
Further, the Vice President of Teaching, Learning and Student
Development agrees to meet and
discuss grant requirements with the Association President and/or
Association representatives.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
A master's degree in the discipline or in a related discipline with
at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Essential Duties:
1. Deliver Instruction.
a. Promote culturally responsive instructional practices.
b. Conduct assigned classes and/or labs.
c. Prepare lessons.
d. Provide course syllabus aligned with contractual
requirements.
e. Utilize learning outcomes assessment and measures to improve
learning/instruction.
If a lab is involved:
f. Prepare labs.
g. Enforce lab safety procedures.
2. Evaluate Student Progress.
a. Keep accurate record of student performance.
b. Provide students with regular, confidential and readily
available access to grades.
c. Provide students with timely feedback.
3. Provide Student Assistance.
a. Maintain office hours aligned with contractual requirements.
b. Respond to voice-mail/e-mail communication in a timely
manner.
c. Give career and academic advice.
d. Refer students to student support services such as, but not
limited to, recommended use
of the early alert system, if applicable, as early in the semester
as possible when a
student indicates or shows signs of academic difficulty.
e. Implement accommodations and accessible materials for students
with disabilities in
accordance with an official disability notification of
accommodation provided by Student
Access and Disability Services.
4. Develop Curriculum.
a. Review/select textbooks and instructional materials.
b. Develop/revise courses.
c. Develop/revise degree/certificate programs.
d. Review/revise course outlines.
e. Participate in articulation of courses/programs.
f. Participate in advisory committees, as applicable.
5. Participate in Professional Development.
a. Participate in professional growth activities that are aligned
with the college's strategic
goals.
b. Keep current on research and technologies in assigned
specialties.
c. Participate in professional organizations.
6. Participate in Departmental Routines.
a. Assist in scheduling of classes.
b. Assist in setting departmental goals.
c. Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes at the
college, program, and
course-level.
d. Assist in assessing new equipment and/or supplies.
e. Serve on standing committees.
f. Serve on ad-hoc committees (for example, search, college
task-force, or instructional
area committees).
g. Participate in program review.
h. Comply with registration/records procedures.
i. Verify student enrollment.
j. Attend department, division, and college-wide faculty
meetings.
Other Duties:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to
understanding the scope of this position but it is not intended to
be exhaustive.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity:
Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)
Work Environment:
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions:
Typical office or administrative
Current SSECCA Union Member Information:
The initial posting date for this position is 12/20/2023. Elgin
Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College
Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 01/05/2024 and meet the
posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate
discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of
race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity,
age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital
status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by
applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions,
employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or
activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure
equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment
practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If
you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer.
Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be
made on a case-by-case basis.
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