English Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty | Harper College - Military Veterans

Schedule Information : The successful candidate is expected to teach 24 contact hours each year in the English Department. In addition to teaching 24 contact hours per academic year, a full-time faculty member serves on departmental, divisional and institutional committees; holds six office hours per week (some of which must be on campus); and pursues professional development opportunities related to discipline and pedagogy. Evening and weekend instruction may be required. Instruction may take place in face to face, online, blended and flex formats. Weeks per fiscal year: Faculty are covered under a 9-month contract period (August through May) - We seek a full-time colleague to begin August 12, 2025. Benefits : Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance; Sick and Holiday pay; Personal Business; Educational Assistance: Tuition Waivers at Harper & Professional Expense The English Department at Harper College is actively seeking a student-centered diverse pool of candidates to fill a full-time faculty position specializing in the field of Composition and Rhetoric as well as developmental writing. Successful candidates will assume responsibilities that encompass a broad spectrum of courses, encompassing, but not restricted to Developmental Writing classes (ENG094/095/096) and Composition courses (ENG101/102). The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to teach Humanities, Literature, Honors Program, and Learning Community courses. The English program provides theory and training in the skills essential to equipping students to develop writing skills for the workforce or for transfer to a four-year program of study in a wide variety of academic pathways. Candidates should exhibit a writing pedagogy that is responsive to students' varying skill levels and a mastery of strategies that foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging classroom environment Harper College provides excellent facilities to students and faculty in the English department. The college has the following labs and facilities as part of the learning environment. General classrooms, computer labs, discussion labs, and rooms equipped for hyflex teaching. The successful candidate will be able to teach a wide variety of introductory courses to students of diverse backgrounds and varying levels of college readiness using traditional and alternative delivery methods. We encourage interested candidates to familiarize themselves with our course offerings. This position teaches a standard load of fifteen (12) credit hours per semester (24 credits per academic year) consisting chiefly of developmental writing and composition courses. This may include reassigned time to be given for chair/coordinator duties. Classes may be offered in day, evening, and/or online modalities and may also have the opportunity to teach in the, Honors Program, Social Justice Studies Program and "linked" courses (through the college's Learning Communities Program). Candidates should possess expertise in areas such as curriculum development, co-requisite support courses, and online teaching. Educational Requirements : MA in English or Rhetoric/Composition; MFA in Creative Writing; PhD in English, Literature, or Rhetoric/Composition. Experience Requirements : The following are preferred knowledge, skills, and experiences for a successful candidate: Two years college-level teaching experience is required with two years of community college teaching experience strongly preferred. Application Review Date : Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before November 14, 2024 Special Notes : *You will not be able to complete the application without attaching the following documents: Cover letter CV/Resume (Does not substitute for completed application) Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from Regionally accredited institutions A one page single-spaced statement of your teaching philosophy. In your teaching philosophy, please include how you approach classroom management, how you assess students, and how you use instructional technology. *Official transcripts required upon hire. *Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Background Check *Employment Sponsorship is not available Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.