INSTRUCTOR of ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATIONS

Description: Full-time, 180-day contract position beginning spring of 2010. Prepare and deliver high quality day, evening and/or weekend course instruction at main and/or satellite campuses or on the web in composition, literature, and technical and business writing courses. Responsibilities include traditional and online course development and facilitation; academic advising; and research and development of potential certificate and/or program offerings; revising and developing curriculum and mentoring adjunct faculty; participation on division and college committees; professional development opportunities; marketing of programs, articulation with other colleges and other duties as assigned by the department. Support quality improvement in the department and the College.

Requirements: Masters degree in English Composition Studies with a background in developmental composition required. Minimum of 3 years of previous experience teaching composition at the college level preferred. Commitment to excellence in teaching with a learner-focused instructional philosophy is essential. Experience at an associate degree level institution and knowledge of facilitating in the learning environment highly valued. Position requires excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Stark State College seeks candidates with a collaborative spirit and the capability of managing growth, ensuring quality, nurturing shared governance, and with a manifest commitment to diversity, social equity, and student access and success.

Send cover letter, resume, college transcripts and three letters of professional reference to:

Stark State College of Technology
Human Resources – 2009-48
6200 Frank Avenue NW
Canton, OH 44720
Email to: hr@starkstate.edu
www.starkstate.edu

Review of candidates will begin immediately and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.  EOE