What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, English position at Middlesex College?
Two (2) Positions Available
SALARY: $70,113.00 Annually* (10-month positions)
OPENING DATE: 1/12/2026
CLOSING DATE: 2/12/2026 11:59 p.m.
UNIT: A.F.T.
DEPARTMENT: English
REPORTS TO: Chair, English
* Full-Time Tenure Track Opportunities beginning in Fall 2026
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports student learning by providing quality instruction for a wide variety of college-level composition courses, including those requiring co-requisite developmental support.
- Establishes clear course objectives; engaging class activities; effective presentations of learning materials; fair grading practices; timely responses to students; and a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Handles a typical teaching load of twelve (12) contact hours per semester. Related responsibilities include maintaining five (5) office hours per week for student advisement and tutoring and participating in departmental, divisional, and College-wide activities.
- Participates in department, division, and college-wide service opportunities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in English or a closely related discipline from an accredited program
- College English Composition teaching experience
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- An earned doctorate in English or closely related discipline from an accredited program
- Graduate coursework in Composition and Rhetoric, Journalism, or Developmental English
- Community college teaching experience
- Experience using diverse, student-centered instructional methods that address a variety of learning styles
- Experience incorporating current digital technologies in both face-to-face and online pedagogies
- Knowledge of the College’s Mission and Vision
- Commitment to a culture of assessment and evidence-informed teaching
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
SCHEDULE: Two (2), Ten (10)-month positions available
RETIREMENT: Pension Eligible
Salary : $70,113