English Faculty

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a full load (12 credit hours) of composition, creative writing, professional communication, and/or literature courses each semester in live and online modalities.
• Maintain 10 on-campus office hours weekly to support student learning, advising, and engagement.
• Assist in the development and coordination of a campus writing tutoring center.
• Develop and update curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials that align with program outcomes and institutional learning objectives.
• Evaluate student mastery of course objectives, learning outcomes, and writing competencies.
• Maintain professional and academic credentials relevant to assigned teaching areas.
• Engage with professional and pedagogical development, particularly in the field of Rhetoric and Composition.
• Successfully complete Quality Matters (QM) training and design certification to ensure course quality and alignment with institutional standards.
• Participate in program and institutional assessment activities, using data to improve course effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty across departments to integrate writing and communication skills into college-wide instruction.
• Participate in department and campus meetings, committees, and professional development activities.
• Use Dropout Detective and other student support systems to promote retention and program completion.
• Maintain accurate course records and meet all reporting deadlines, including customized syllabi submission, roster certification, midterm and final grades, and maintenance of electronic gradebooks and rubrics.
• Establish a positive and respectful classroom environment that motivates students to participate and achieve their academic goals.
• Adhere to classroom safety and emergency procedures.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts for English and related programs.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in English from a regionally accredited university.
• Two years recent teaching at an accredited post-secondary institution, OR a combination of current discipline-related employment and instruction at an accredited post-secondary institution, OR equivalent secondary teaching experience in the discipline.

Preferred:

• Community College experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience working in and/or coordinating a Writing Center tutoring lab.
• Online teaching and online course development experience, preferably with Quality Matters framework and certification.
• Use of a variety of multi-media and classroom technologies.
• Experience developing curricula, measuring achievement of student learning objectives, evaluating course efficacy, and assessing and improving student learning.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors, and the community.
• Endorsement of the community college teaching philosophy that supports the goal of success for all students through active learning experiences and engagement.
• Understanding of rural communities and students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to provide vision and leadership for departmental programs, student learning initiatives, and student completion efforts.
• Strong commitment to ensuring that instruction is progressive, innovative, high-quality, and consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives of the college.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain effective collaboration with the Department Chair and to ensure timely updates on departmental activities.
• Ability to serve as an active and engaged member of the Academic Council, contributing to institutional planning and decision-making.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with departmental faculty and staff regarding departmental, campus, community, state, or federal issues that may affect operations.
• Skill in advising and assisting students pursuing degrees or certificates within the department, including providing appropriate guidance in course selection and academic planning.

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions:[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical demand and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Application Review Date:
Open Until Filled

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application. Applications that do not include the Required Documents will not be considered:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest

Resume
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls will be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)

Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.

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