Adjunct Faculty – English

ADJUNCT FACULTY – ENGLISH (PART-TIME)

TRUMAN COLLEGE

We at Harry S Truman College are looking to build our pool of talented, dynamic English adjunct instructors for the spring semester and beyond. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. Ideal candidates would have the appropriate Master’s degree, and those with teaching experience in developmental education and literacy instruction are encouraged to apply.

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

Reporting to an assigned Dean of Instruction, the Part-time Adjunct Faculty position conducts formal classes and meets all lab objectives, when applicable, for assigned courses. Part-time Adjunct Faculty teach and evaluate students, prepare and revise course syllabi and other educational materials. Part-time Adjunct Faculty will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. Lastly, Part-time Adjunct Faculty contribute to the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the institute, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment.

City Colleges is committed to building a culture of excellence that inspires everyone to become the best in class for students and the community. City Colleges has a set of Academic Excellence Pillars that set the attributes and qualities that embody what it is to be an excellent member of the faculty at CCC. These pillars emphasize City Colleges’ focus on student learning and success, equity, and the importance of instructional technologies in becoming highly effective educators. Additionally, each pillar serves as a guide for supporting faculty through their life cycle at CCC.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps them problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Designs courses that have clearly articulated learning outcomes that are student centered and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly.
• Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging amongst students.
• Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology and continuously reflect on and refine their craft.
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process.
• Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes.
• Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.
• Demonstrates flexibility in learning and using course-related texts and/or materials, Brightspace learning management system, Faculty Center in my.ccc.edu, and Navigate.
• Holds office hours before or after class to help students reach their academic, personal and career goals.
• Responds promptly to college and department communications and communicate with mentor and assistant chair about challenges as they arise.
• Participates in department-wide meetings and assessment outside of class time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• English: M.A. in English Language or Literature or 18 graduate hours in English, Literature, Creative writing, Composition/Rhetoric, or print journalism.

Reading: M.A. in Reading or M.A. in Linguistics or M.Ed. in Adult Literacy–Reading or M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (inclusive of Literacy/Reading), or M. A. and 18 graduate hours in Reading.

• Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.
• The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
• Has a disposition towards developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.
• Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred.
• Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

How to Apply:

• All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review:
• A letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• A statement of your teaching philosophy
• A legible copy of your college transcripts (Unofficial transcripts initially accepted, official transcripts must be provided at time of interview.)
• Two letters of recommendation

The City Colleges of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Please read our Annual Notification of Non-Discrimination for more information. 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. 

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 312-553-2865 or email eeofficer@ccc.edu with their request. 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago – Harry S Truman College!

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