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Full-Time Instructor, English Composition/Professional and Technical Writing
Job Description
Benefits
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Full job description
Instructor, English Composition/Professional and Technical Writing (Tenure track)
Overview:
The Humanities and Sciences Division at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track teaching position in English with a specialty in Technical and/or Professional Writing. This is a teaching-oriented position rather than a research-oriented position. The successful candidate will teach college-level business, technical, and professional writing courses to students in technical, transfer degree, and non-degree programs.
As part of our team of highly qualified faculty, English faculty are expected to provide high-quality instruction, work with our faculty and Administrative staff to improve student learning experiences and be committed to the mission and values of the College.
General Responsibilities:
- Serve as an instructor for in-class lecture, hybrid, and/or online instruction for a range of courses, including but not limited to Technical Writing, Business Writing, Technical Communications, and English Composition
- Participate in English curriculum, design, development, and review.
- Support the mission of the College, Division and Department.
- Engage in committee work and College-wide service.
- Engage in professional development to stay up-to-date on the latest effective teaching practices and procedures.
- Be available to teach day or evening classes at Cincinnati State’s main campus in Clifton, as well as satellite campuses located in Harrison, Hamilton, and Butler Counties.
- Fulfill other responsibilities of tenure-track faculty members.
- Other duties as assigned
Specific Duties:
- Deliver learner-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning, student involvement, and student success, and by providing timely feedback to students.
- Provide students with syllabi that outline student learning outcomes, clear course expectations, evaluations, topical outlines, and schedules that follow departmental and divisional standards.
- Prepare all course materials and lessons.
- Develop real-life learning activities that align with the learning outcomes defined in the Department’s standardized syllabi.
- Communicate effectively with students and distribute relevant course material in a timely manner.
- Participate in new initiatives as needed to enhance the student’s understanding of course material and assist in increasing student retention.
- Establish and maintain transfer compliance under Ohio Department of Higher Education rules.
- Support adjunct faculty as course-keeper for selected courses
- Serve on department, division, and college committees and participate in college governance.
- Submit student grades and administrative reports and conduct other required record-keeping in a thorough and timely manner.
Organizational Development & Human Resources Department 3520 Central Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45223-2690 HR@cincinnatistate.edu www.cincinnatistate.edu Office: 513-569-1565 Fax: 513-569-1719
- Maintain office hours in accordance with College and Divisional policy.
- Attend College, Departmental, and Divisional meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business, Technical, or Professional Writing; Master’s degree in English with a Professional Writing Certificate or cohesive set of 18 graduate hours in Professional Writing/Communication; or Master’s degree in English with demonstrated success teaching or working in the field of Technical/Professional Writing
- College-level teaching experience at a regionally accredited institution or its equivalent. Experience as a teaching or graduate assistant does not meet this qualification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 years’ experience teaching in a two-year technical or community college.
- 3 years’ demonstrated success working in the field of Technical/Professional Communication
- Experience teaching and developing online instruction.
Desired Competencies:
- Experience with or ability to learn and use the College’s Learning Management System (i.e. Blackboard or something similar).
- Proven success in addressing the needs of students from diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
- Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
- Commitment to student academic success and the continued improvement of instruction.
- Ability to use a computer and relevant academic software.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a diverse, professional community, and student population.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
All candidates are asked to upload the following documents to the candidate profile:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter
- Unofficial copy of transcripts
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Three samples of the candidate’s professional/technical work
- Three original teaching documents (syllabi, assignments, etc.)
All candidates asked to interview will be required to provide a 20-minute teaching demonstration. A list of topics will be provided in advance of the interview.
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