English Composition Full-Time Faculty

Jackson College is seeking qualified applicants for a English Composition Full-Time Faculty position.
Description
Looking to Transform and Change Lives every day? Think about joining our Jackson College team and be a part of one of the elite League for Innovation Colleges. Located in the Midwest, with four beautiful seasons, miles of golf courses and beautiful lakes parks, trails, and active downtown. Jackson has an Amtrak stop, bus service, and we are an hour from an international airport. Our employees enjoy working on a beautiful campus complete with state-of-the art facilities, a fitness trail, disc golf, on site medical, dental, mental health care, and childcare.
Jackson College offers competitive wages, a generous benefits package including dental, vision and MESSA medical insurance, along with tuition grants for employees and eligible dependents. While we offer many of the amenities of larger institutions, our students, and our Total Commitment to Student Success (TCS2), is our focus. We provide small class sizes, individual professional development opportunities and a family atmosphere.
Annual Salary: $69,000.00 - $83,000.00
Primary Responsibilities
This position is responsible for teaching in the Liberal Arts department. A commitment to equity-minded instructional models including distance learning, hybrid, compressed semesters, and competency-based education is also expected.
This full-time teaching position includes instruction of 33-35 credit hours per academic year. Teaching assignments will be based upon the specific applicant’s qualifications and experience and will focus on gateway courses in composition, but may also include courses in research and writing, business and technical writing, literature, creative writing, and humanities. Leadership skills and advocacy abilities are expected as the Liberal Arts Department engages internal and external partners on behalf of student success initiatives. The position will be based at the Jackson College Central campus in Jackson, Michigan. Teaching courses at other JC locations, evening courses and weekend courses and at prison locations may also be expected and must include the ability to obtain a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) clearance and maintain it annually, at all Michigan correctional facilities.
Strong communication skills and computer proficiency are a must. Other primary responsibilities include curriculum development and assessment, program development and review, advising students and meeting scheduled office hours; and regular participation in department and discipline meetings and in college-wide committees. Work effectively with other faculty and staff in a rapidly changing team environment. Support and contribute to diversity and student success initiatives. A commitment to professional development and learning is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision values and beliefs of Jackson College through working with diverse populations but still be able to connect one-on-one with students. This individual will have good listening skills and the ability to understand the needs of others, be flexible, and will maintain a high work ethic and integrity.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Planning

• Develops and maintains course outlines which are reviewed annually.
• Participates in department and academic program and curriculum development activities.
• Develops plans that promote the development of higher-order thinking skills in the instructional process.
• Plans thoroughly on a daily, weekly, and semester time period to ensure implementation of the established curriculum and provides strong support for students in their pursuit of established expectations.

Instruction

• Understanding of individual differences and learning styles
• Thorough planning
• Appropriate climate for learning within the classroom
• Enthusiasm for subject matter
• Relevant and current course content
• Provides motivation to learn via:

• Questioning techniques
• Utilizes varied instructional delivery modes.
• Oral and/or written quizzes
• Self-determined assessment instruments
• Facilitates and paces instruction to maximize learning.
• Assesses learning frequently using various methods, such as:
• Student presentations
• Writing assignments

• Develops and distributes course syllabi for each course taught to each student which:
• Provides remediation as deemed appropriate and possible.
• Establishes and communicates challenging expectations for students
• Possibility of teaching evening and weekend courses.
• Explains the relationship of those expectations to the grading and assessment process.
• Develops and administers exams consistent with learning goals, including course competency examinations.
• Reflects curriculum adopted by the academic area and/or program for course
• Conveys the goals and outcomes of the course

General Responsibilities

• Learns and complies with all college policies.
• Treats all members of the college community with dignity and respect.
• Advises students on curriculum, academic programs, employment and career goals, and other matters as appropriate.
• Works through established channels to resolve problems.
• Responds to requests of academic area and/or program leaders, department heads, committee chairs, records office, etc. in a timely and thorough manner.
• Participates in activities designed to promote attainment of the college vision and its missions.
• Meets requirements of the APRP with the intention of maintaining teaching effectiveness, professional development, and support of college/community initiatives.
• Upholds and enforces the student code of conduct.
• Establishes and maintains regular and appropriate office hours
• Formally documents learning assessment efforts in a timely manner.
• Consistently meets instructional schedule and other assignments and commitments in support of the college.
• Attends Commencement.
• Participates in academic area and/or program planning and improvement activities as requested.
• Attends and participates in academic area and/or program and department meetings.

Professional Growth

• Participates in professional development activities
• Incorporates new knowledge in the planning and instruction process.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the ongoing growth and development of students and fellow staff members alike.
• When appropriate, maintains ties with professional organizations.
• Maintains a current knowledge of research in the area of teaching and learning.
• Maintains a current knowledge in subject area(s) of instruction.

Curriculum

• Contributes to the growth and development of the academic area and the college by participating in team-based committee work, academic area planning, and other academic area-related and college-related activities.
• Supports the academic area and college through other work normally expected of faculty members.
• Advises students on curriculum, academic programs, employment, and career goals, and other matters as appropriate.

Teaching Effectiveness

• Conducts classroom assessment techniques.
• Listens to students and encourages them to actively participate in the learning process.
• Is accessible to students both in and out of the classroom and/or formal office hours and strives to help students be successful.
• Places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation/assessment of courses.
• Is flexible switching from one teaching approach to another when things don’t work yet keeps the objectives of the course in sight at all times.
• Has high expectations of students and gives challenging work.
• Understands and successfully uses learning technology, as needed, both in class and as a tool for distance learning.
• Is enthusiastic about the subject matter in the classroom and shares the joy of learning with students.
• Demonstrates respect, care, and empathy for students.
• Designs and implements course curriculum that reflects the relevance and conveys the value of academic studies to the every-day world.
• Fosters higher-level learning with an emphasis on analysis, problem solving and critical thinking.
• Provides a course syllabus to the students.
• Understands the various levels of preparation represented in the typical classroom and communicates well to the various levels.
• Encourages students to believe they can learn successfully; shows confidence in them.
• Maintains a sense of humor and humanity in the classroom.
• Understands and adapts teaching to various learning styles present in the classroom as demonstrated in the presentation of course materials and assessment of student learning.
• Encourages student growth and celebrates student success.
• Makes contact with students, recognizing them as individual learners
• Promotes student demonstration of learning through a variety of assessments that may include exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings.

Faculty Professional Development

• Demonstrates a continuing engagement with the learning and scholarship of their area of specialization.
• Strives to be on the cutting edge of professional content knowledge and methodology

Professional Qualities And Abilities

• Inspires others; sets an example of professionalism both within the college and the community.
• Serves as a role model of good written and oral communication skills and good time management skills.
• Seeks improvement over time by taking risks and trying new things.
• Possesses a positive attitude; able to see good in self and others.
• Knows and acknowledges personal limits.
• Accepts criticism gracefully and uses it as an opportunity for growth.
• Handles conflict effectively.
• Accepts responsibility for professional and personal growth.
• Displays self-discipline and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrates commitment to be a productive and supportive member of the college community.
• Successfully organizes, executes and follows up on projects; sets specific objectives and measures to achieve results.
• Shows flexibility including the acceptance of and willingness to change; sees change as an opportunity for growth.
• Leads and/or follows as circumstances require.

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required

• Master’s degree in English Composition, English Writing, Written Rhetoric or closely related degree
• Teaching experience in English composition, literature, and/or related subjects

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in creating courses, course materials and content
• Two years’ teaching experience at the community college level in a related field
• Engagement in strategies and practices for accelerating and remediating developmental needs

Qualifications
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Section
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.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills
Utilize arithmetic and apply concepts of basic algebra as appropriate to the job responsibilities.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and 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. 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 occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions while traveling between buildings on campus. Must be willing to follow Blood borne Pathogen and OSHA requirements due to potential exposure in lab and clinical settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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