English Instructor

Salary

$46, $72,709.00 Annually

Location

Evergreen, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

07005

College/Division

RSTC English

Opening Date

10/19/2025

Closing Date

11/2/2025 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Reid State Technical College

Position Summary

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Reid State campus, as assigned. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations. An instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Division Chair, Dean of Instruction, or the President or designee.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience according to the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule D1 Salary range: $45,590 - $72,709 for nine-month employment; Summer employment may be available dependent on enrollment: $ $22,488.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential job functions listed are not comprehensive and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Demonstrated expertise in the subject area;

Experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment;

To coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses in the day, evening, or on weekends on any Reid State campus as assigned;

To keep active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects;

To ensure that each program/class contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy;

To recommend textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment to Division Chairs;

To assist in the college's library collection development by selecting, evaluating, and weeding library resources in each appropriate discipline;

To teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus;

To keep students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;

To keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work;

To provide students with a mid-term progress report;

To maintain accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records;

To submit Failure to Report, Early Warning, Notification of Unofficial Withdrawal, and other documentation when appropriate;

To file an appropriate course syllabus for each course taught with the appropriate division chair and the Dean of Instruction's office;

To conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy;

To ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled;

To hold the final exam at the time scheduled in the college's semester schedule, unless permission to deviate has been approved by the Dean of Instruction;

To make suggestions to the Division Chair of the Dean of Instruction concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the objectives of the college;

To participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes initiatives;

To make use of available college online resources for office hour posting, syllabi posting, grade book, etc.;

To plan each unit or lesson, both as to content and method, and to make each class minute meaningful;

To organize each course taught into an effective instrument of learning;

To study and utilize students' learning styles in each class in order to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations;

To incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery;

To keep informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction via professional development techniques;

maximize the learning opportunities for each student;

To assist with pre-registration and registration;

To demonstrate a genuine concern for each student through personal conferences and the full use of the faculty advisement system;

To assist in recruitment and retention of students;

To serve as an academic advisor to assigned students;

To post and maintain office hours for student consultations;

To strive for the qualities delineated in the criteria for faculty evaluation used by the college;

To refer students to counselors and success coaches as needed;

To submit required reports to the appropriate college personnel;

To attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean of Instruction, or Division Chair;

To become thoroughly familiar with all college policies and procedures and comply with all college policies and procedures;

To serve on and provide information to college communities as needed;

To be actively involved in the activities of the college;

To convey college-related information to students in a timely manner as requested by college officials;

To perform other duties as assigned by the Division Chair, Dean of Instruction, and President.

Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution is required.

Eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline from an accredited institution is required;

High School or collegiate teaching experience is preferred;

Documented experience in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom including LMS, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software is required.

Documented successful experience teaching and developing online courses is preferred;

Experience developing and teaching college-level developmental writing and composition courses is preferred;

Experience using Canvas LMS is preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

As this is an online application system, please use an email address that you regularly monitor, as any applicable follow-up notifications will be sent to the email address listed on the application.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicant's responsibility. To be considered for an interview, only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

The applicant must submit all the following as outlined:

• A completed official College employment application
• A cover letter addressing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and how your skills align with the essential duties and responsibilities of the posted position.
• The cover letter should be no more than one page in length.
• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer.
• Verification must include employment dates, job title, and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
• It must be on official letterhead and include an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.)
• If employed by the College, it is the employee's responsibility to furnish official transcripts to the Office of Human Resources of Reid State Technical College from the institution(s) granting the education credits.
• Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.

Applications must be filed online at: If at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Technical College ).

Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital copies (such as PDFs) of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other documents identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. Reid State Technical College does not accept faxed, mailed, or e-mailed application materials.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received by the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified from consideration. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Reid State Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Reid State Technical College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award is made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.

The College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

7 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

(off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

15 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)

Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee Spouse (no dependents) $ 282

• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/18).

Duty Hours

(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year

2/3 waived after 2nd year

3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site

Salary : $45,590 - $72,709