Instructor - English jobs in Lubbock, TX

Instructor in English

LEVL - English

FT Full-Time

Full Time

Yes

9 months - Fall and Spring Semesters

SUMMARY
Conducts college English courses for undergraduate students by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Teaches English courses within prescribed curriculum, primarily freshman composition (Composition I and II) and integrated reading and writing courses.

Constructs and posts course syllabi in Blackboard that conform to departmental standards, prescribed student learning outcomes, and SPC policies.

Creates calendars that outline course material, assignments, papers, and readings.

Prepares lessons, presents course material, and conducts class activities.

Stimulates class discussions and facilitates class/group activities that support course learning outcomes.

Tutors students who require special attention.

Compiles, administers, and grades course assignments, including quizzes, examinations, essays, and research papers in a timely fashion.

Ensures that accurate, up-to-date grades are continuously available to students in Blackboard Grade Center.

Promptly submits reports that are requested by the departmental chairperson and the administrators of the college.

Keeps accurate records of students’ attendance and reports excessive absences to the appropriate office via the South Plains College website.

Prepares and submits grade reports prior to the announced deadlines.

Performs other duties as assigned, such advising students and serving on departmental and college committees.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English is required. Master’s degree in English (36 graduate hours of ENGL-prefix coursework) is preferred. College teaching experience and experience with Blackboard or comparable learning management system are desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents. Ability to write professional correspondence. Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of students, faculty, administration, staff, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Consistent with instructional area.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully 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 frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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 risk of electrical shock from computers, projectors, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

F2112019-P

1

08/13/2024

05/26/2023

Yes

Hiring Committee plans to conduct interviews in May and early June 2024

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