English Instructor

Position Announcement: English Instructor

Position Description:

Northeastern Junior College seeks an English Instructor whose teaching responsibilities will include a wide range of English courses, from developmental English through English Composition II and III. Teaching responsibilities will include but are not be limited to Technical Writing, Technical English & Communication, and all levels of English Composition. Some, and possibly all, courses may be delivered via distance learning as either an online or hybrid course. Some courses may be taught as concurrent enrollment for local high schools. Responsibilities will also include developing online curriculum. Applicants should be familiar with and comfortable using iPad and/or tablet technology. Duties also include those responsibilities generally expected of full-time faculty including curriculum development, advising Northeastern students, working with the English group on campus, participating on committees, and working cooperatively with other departments on campus.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Celeste Delgado-Pelton at (970) 521-6754 or celeste.delgado@njc.edu. For information about NJC, please visit the college's website at www.njc.edu or to apply visit https://njc.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

Expectations:

• Facilitation of a learning-centered classroom and out-of-classroom activities; real-life applications of learning and mentoring of students.
• Service to students through student activities sponsorship and teamwork with peers in college activities, planning and committee responsibilities.
• Expertise demonstrated through in-depth curricular knowledge; strong focus on learning; experience/skill in using new technologies; innovative delivery and curriculum development; excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude through dedication to NJC mission and values; willingness to accept and promote change; open-minded fairness and consideration of multiple perspective; willingness to take risks, work hard, accept responsibility for person/professional growth, lead and follow well, accept criticism, handle conflict, and motivate others.
• Commitment to cooperation, consensus building, collaboration, effective goal-setting and evaluation.
• Participation in community organizations and activities.
• Support diversity and equity to create an inclusive environment that advances cultural, educational and social experiences for both students and citizens.

Required Qualifications:

• MA or MFA in English. If an applicant has a master's degree in a field other than English, 18 graduate credit hours in English are required for the applicant to be considered qualified.
• Knowledge/experience with computer technology; especially MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), web conferencing, tablet and distance learning technology.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a variety of settings.
• Refined presentation and facilitation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience.
• Experience taking and/or teaching distance learning classes.
• Experience in developing course content and organizing distance learning classes.
• Qualifications and experience teaching Literature courses.
• Supervisory experience

Contract specifics:

Position begins August 15, 2022. This is a 163-day full-time faculty position. Salary range $43,000-$53,450 commensurate with education and experience. Competitive fringe benefit package available through the SBCCOE.

Application:

Applications received by Friday, June 24, 2022, will be given priority. Position will remain open until filled. Complete application packet to consist of:

• Cover Letter, addressing qualifications relative to position requirements.
• Resume (If applying through Indeed, it is best practice to also upload an additional, full resume.)
• College transcripts from accredited college or university (unofficial copies acceptable during application process)
• Must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire if selected as the final candidate. Release Authorization (for background check) required.

Application files not containing the above documentation will not be forwarded to the Search Committee.

All candidates will meet with the search committee and be required to prepare and deliver an actual classroom learning experience/lecture before the search committee and selected administrators. The teaching experience should be 30 minutes in length. A topic will be given to candidates at the time the interview is scheduled.

NOTE: It is Northeastern Junior College's procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable, driving history. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

By submitting an application for this announced position applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of the applicant's knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Northeastern Junior College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

College/Community Profile:

Northeastern Junior College, one of 13 member-colleges of the Community Colleges of Colorado, lies in the rural northeastern Colorado town of Sterling. The community of approximately 14,000 residents enjoys easy access to Denver, the Rocky Mountains and the western-agricultural lifestyle. Northeastern Junior College enrolls approximately 900 full-time and 1,400 part-time students through a wide variety of majors in associate degree and certificate programs. As a residential campus with six residence halls accommodating 600 students, the college attracts students from throughout Colorado, many states and several foreign countries. Approximately 50 full-time and 45 part-time faculty comprise the teaching staff.

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• NJC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit copera.org.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the NJC website at www.njc.edu/~/media/Publications/CampusSafety12pdf.ashx . A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the Student Service Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Northeastern Junior College, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Northeastern Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Jeri Estrada, Walker Hall Rm. 102,100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Northeastern Junior College prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment that violates federal or state law, Board Policy 3-120 or Board Policy 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion or sexual orientation. The College complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Executive Order 11246, and sections 24-34-301, C.R.S. et seq. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Jeri Estrada, Director of Human Resources at 100 College Ave., Walker Hall, Rm. 102, Sterling, CO 80751 or by phone at 970-521-6730, or e-mail jeri.estrada@njc.edu.

NJC Mission:

"Northeastern Junior College is committed to developing excellence in our students by instilling knowledge, advancing skills, and providing opportunities to transfer, and enter the workforce successfully."

Salary : $43,000 - $53,450