About the Department

Position Duties

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 

• Teach day and evening in-person and/or online classes
• Develop appropriate course goals and objectives along with evaluation methods that accurately measure student learning.
• Be thoroughly prepared for each instructional responsibility.
• Maintain an up-to-date syllabus for each course.
• Conduct class activities that are consistent with course objectives.
• Work with Coordinator to order needed equipment and supplies.
• Be available to students outside of class time through e-mail, telephone, and individual meetings as needed.
• Accurately complete and submit all required reports and student records by stated deadlines and return all College materials and grade books at the end of each semester.

• Attend any required faculty, division, or departmental meetings.
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff and students in a congenial and professional manner.
• Comply with College policies and procedures.
• Remain current in the field of study.
• Communicate effectively.

• Ability to teach composition, literature, and research skills.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the subject(s) taught.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize courses; use a variety of teaching and learning strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure student success, utilize effective classroom management skills, and employ effective and appropriate evaluations of student performance.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to open-access community college philosophy, diversity issues, and instructional technology.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College as a learning-centered institution.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:
 

• Master's degree in English preferred or master's degree in related field with 18 graduate hours in English.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching in a community college setting is a plus.

Other Qualifications

Surroundings/Environment: 
Standard classroom environment, usually indoors, away from elements, with moderate noise.
 
Physical Effort: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain a stationary position for an extended period; move about the classroom, operate and position computers, as needed; and frequently communicate with students. The employee may occasionally move up to 15 pounds.
 
Scheduling: 
This is a part-time position. Teach day and evening in-person and/or online classes at both Statesville and Mooresville campuses.
 
Travel: 
Local travel is required, including between campus locations.