Job Description

Cape Girardeau Adjunct English Instructor

 English/Comm Department Coordinator

Faculty

Semester

15-1409-5-5120

Part-time ineligible

Exempt

Position Summary

English faculty needed to teach seated, daytime classes at the Cape Girardeau campus. Provide instruction. Teach and assess student learning, contribute to department work, engage in professional development and contribute to shared governance obligations including accreditation.

Key Performance Indicators

1. Timely, accurate preparation of syllabi
2. Adhere to department guidelines with use of textbook/materials required
3. Timely, accurate submission of attendance and grade records
4. Timely, accurate submission of assessment findings
5. Engagement in classes on time and for the full allocated time

Essential Functions

1. Teach and assess English Comp I, English Comp II, Creative Writing, and Strategies for Composition. Current courses are traditional seated sections at the Cape Outreach Center: Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 – 1:15 and 1:30 – 2:45 and Monday/Wednesday 12:00 – 1:15 and 1:30 – 2:45.
2. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the college.
3. Adhere to department guidelines.
4. Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.  Faculty members shall hold classes and/or laboratory sessions as scheduled unless dismissal or other arrangements are approved by the appropriate administrator.
5. Adhere to all campus safety guidelines.
6. Prepare and submit copies of syllabi to appropriate administrator for each class taught.
7. Participate in assessment procedures established by each respective department. 

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Possess strong service orientation and commitment to continuous learning.

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Interpersonal skills:

Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees at all levels.

Ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.

Effective organizational skills.

Ability to handle confidential material judiciously.

Technical skills:

Ability to use information technology for instruction.

Ability to use technology for the timely and accurate submission of confidential student attendance and grade records. 

Experience

Education:

Master’s degree from accredited institution in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Literature, or Technical Writing or Master’s with at least 18 graduate hours in areas of instruction.

Work Experience:

Teaching experience, preferably at the college level, and experience with course level assessment required.

Proficient use of instructional technology required.

Industry Knowledge:

Familiarity with online and distance learning pedagogy preferred.

Knowledge of learning management systems preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Working in a professional educational and office environment this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion.

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminateon the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation,socioeconomic status,genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

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