Cuyahoga Community College Hiring for Emergency Lecturer, English at Westlake, OH Full Time

Location: Westshore Campus

Reports To: Assoc Dean, Liberal Arts & Bus

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req3122

Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Consistent with contract

Job Description:
Description:
Teaches a full range of courses including developmental, composition, and literature.

Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline

Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers

Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts

Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences

Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records

Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions

As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues

Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction

Compiles, administers and grades examinations

Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues

Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students

Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment

Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues

Participates in campus and community events

Required Qualifications:
Minimum of Master’s Degree in English; or Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.

Teaching experience

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students

Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills

Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in English

Experience teaching developmental English courses

Experience teaching in a computerized writing classroom

Online teaching experience

Community college teaching experience

Special Note: Classes are assigned, beginning January (Spring Semester) 2022. Ability to work a combination of days/evenings/weekends is required. Assignments may include working at multiple sites/campuses.

The following documents must be attached to your on-line employment application:

1) Current resume

2) A cover letter

3) A one-page statement explaining how you promote student learning and achievement

4) Scanned copies of your transcript (original, unofficial, or photocopy) for the required degree and copies of current required

licenses/certifications. Please indicate your current name of the transcript if it differs from the name on the transcript.

Applicants selected for interview must provide official transcripts for the required degree at the time of interview.

Please note that the required degree must be conferred/completed prior to submission of your application.

Please DO NOT include other transcripts or documents not requested such as letters of reference or past evaluations; only the transcript and required licenses/certifications will be forwarded to the search committee. Faxed copies of transcripts, licenses, or certifications will not be accepted.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.