Job Description English Composition Instructor South Orange County Community College District Saddleback College English Composition Instructor Full Time, Tenure Track Job Close Date: 03/24/2019 PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Instructing classes include instruction in literature, creative writing, and Honors composition sections. Advance student learning through exemplary instruction, including online instruction. Participate in the development and review of curriculum. Assessment of student learning and use of data collected to improve teaching and learning. Participate in professional development activities both on and off campus. Maintain current knowledge in the subject-matter area and in effective teaching/learning strategies. Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics. Participate in monthly departmental and division-level meetings, committees, and functions related to the educational program, in-service programs, and professional development. Assignment may include evening and weekend hours. NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications: For this position, employees must have at least one of the following: 1. Master’s degree or higher in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition from an accredited college or university; OR 2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a Master’s degree or higher in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism from an accredited college or university; OR 3. Valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990); OR 4. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of items 1 or 2 above. (Applicants applying on the basis of equivalency must complete all Equivalency questions on their application in addition to all other required materials). Experience Required: • Minimum two (2) years of recent and successful experience teaching English composition at the post-secondary level. • Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Desired Qualifications: Preference will be given to those candidates demonstrating a high level of professional expertise on the basis of: • An earned Ph.D. in composition and rhetoric or literature from an accredited college or university. • Training in and successful experience providing high quality online educational activities. • Experience integrating technology into face-to-face instruction. • Experience in student learning outcomes, department reviews, and/or program reviews. • Evidence of professional development in the areas of composition . • Evidence of and understanding of the diverse ways in which the needs of students are met on a community college campus, via faculty leadership positions, committee representation, and collaboration at the department, school, college, and district levels. • Knowledge of and experience with best practices, skills, and pedagogy that lead to student success. Information and Application Process Instructions To Apply: Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application. When inquiring or applying for this position, please also reference AcademicCareers.com Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities within the South Orange County Community College District and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com To obtain more information or to submit your resume you can contact Human Resources Department as shown below. If you apply for this position, please say you saw it first on www.AcademicCareers.com. Thank you. Human Resources Department Please Apply as Included Above Description of and other job listings for South Orange County Community College District Tell a Friend About This Job Enter your friend's email address... Send this page to: