English Instructor
Kansas City, MO 
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Job Description
Position Type: Full-Time Class Category Faculty Job Open Date 02/07/2024 Job Close Date 03/17/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Initial Screen Date: 03/20/2024 Minimal Qualifications:
Master's Degree in English; OR
Master's degree in a related field with at least 18 GCH in combination of the qualifying fields.

English
Rhetoric and Composition
Literature
MFA (English)
Technical Writing
Print Journalism
Linguistics
TESOL/TESL

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Two years of teaching experience using interactive teaching techniques.
* Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning excellence.
* Demonstrated experience with current pedagogical and instructional methods.
* Demonstrated experience with utilizing a variety of classroom technologies, both inside and outside the classroom.
* Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community.
* Demonstrated interest in and passion for teaching community college students.
* Ability to work well with others.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).
* Understanding and use of current English composition pedagogy
* Experience teaching all levels of composition including developmental

Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.

This position is a full-time position.
Compensation Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Special Instructions to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent on budget-appropriated funding. Position available Fall 2024 unless otherwise approved.

An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:
- The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position;
- The mission of the community college, and how you would contribute to the mission.
- How your teaching style would reflect the diverse learning style of our students;
- Your familiarity with the instructional technology appropriate to your discipline;
- How you adopt equity-minded principles into your teaching philosophy and practices
- The methods of assessment you would use to assess student learning outcomes.

A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number.

Official or student copies of transcripts will be required at time of application. If selected for an interview, official transcripts will be required.

Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee.

We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We can't wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!

* EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Preferred Areas of Expertise:

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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