English Instructor

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Nature of Duties:

Under general supervision prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses; develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives; evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests; maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports; attends professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences; ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area; meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues; assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Teaches English courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field. Provides instruction in the theory and practical applications of English; establishes, measures, and evaluates program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success. Requires strong computer skills, communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population. Position may require committee and project assignments or other duties as assigned as well as day/evening/distance learning classes and activities.

Instruction

Provides instruction in theory and practical applications of the discipline in accordance with academic state standards
Teaches face to face, hybrid or on campus, as needed, in accordance with college faculty loads
Instructs courses in a classroom/lab/clinic/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry
Utilizes current technology in the classroom/lab/clinic
Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
Grades all coursework in a timely manner
Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues
Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline.
Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the discipline
Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences

Safety/Technology

Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the classroom and/or lab
Supports faculty to ensure all equipment is in working order
Suggests new/updated technology to remain current with trends and developments within the field.
Ensure students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.
Ensure classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times

Curriculum/Student and Program Learning Outcomes

Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals and objectives
Prepares lesson plans for instruction
Works collaboratively with faculty within discipline to establish, measure and evaluate program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success and submits to appropriate program chair/director.
Submits reports and data with respect to accrediting bodies
Reviews and edits master course shells in the online learning platform as necessary

Supports Program Director/Division Deans/Associate Deans

Requests and maintains supplies and equipment
Prepares budget requests
Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts
Serves on committees and project assignments as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (candidates must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered):

Master’s Degree in English or Master’s degree in a related discipline with 18 hours in the teaching discipline from an accredited institution
Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in English
Teaching experience at the postsecondary level
Experience teaching in an online or hybrid environment

Salary/Benefits:

State of Georgia benefit package

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional classroom/lab/clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office/classroom/lab equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time instructional position. Work load is Monday-Friday day/evening hours as needed. Weekends based on need.

Travel

Travel to other campuses is a possibility for teaching assignments, meetings, trainings, and professional

development.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates must complete the electronic application process prior to the closing date at https://careers.georgia.gov/. Unofficial Transcripts, resume, and proof of applicable certificationslicensure are required for consideration. Official transcripts and prior employment verification required within 30 days of hire for continuous employment. Applications will not be reviewed without Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts.

Employment Policy:

The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed. Approval of employment does not constitute a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

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