Full-Time Faculty-English-Tenure Track - North Branch New Jersey

Company: Raritan Valley Community College
Location: North Branch, New Jersey
Posted On: 04/25/2024

Full-Time Faculty-English-Tenure Track


























Category:


Faculty Full-time


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Department:
English



Locations:
North Branch, NJ


Posted:
Dec 13, 2023



Closes:
Open Until Filled




Type:
Full-time




Ref. No.:
#F4-24




Position ID:
170908









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About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.



Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community. Interested applicants should be innovative and entrepreneurial individuals that understand the demands of a global workforce with an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication.

The Department of English at Raritan Valley Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor of English for the 2024-2025 academic year. Qualified candidates will teach developmental and credit-bearing English composition courses.

Essential Duties:

Teach credit composition courses and developmental English courses as assigned, and literature electives as available.

Develop and/ or use a syllabus based on official course outline for each course within the college and departmental guidelines.

Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.

Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for teaching on-line courses.

Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress. Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials.

Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Work collaboratively in a diverse learning institution; demonstrate commitment to teaching and working with a multi-cultural and multi-generational student body.

Submit required college reports and forms.

Demonstrate professional development within discipline.

Participate in College/departmental professional development activities and serve on college-wide committees as assigned.

Adhere to College policies and procedures.


Requirements:

Master's degree in English, Rhetoric/Composition, developmental English, or closely related field.

Minimum of two years' teaching experience required.

Demonstrated professional development related to discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in English or Rhetoric/Composition.

Training in composition theory/pedagogy.

Training in reading pedagogy and application in a college composition classroom.

Experience teaching college-level composition.

Experience teaching developmental composition.

Experience using technology in the delivery of course content.

Online and/or Hybrid teaching experience.

Prior Community College teaching experience.




Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

Please submit a cover letter, current resume/vita and unofficial transcripts online by clicking the "apply now" button.



Initial salary and rank will be based on the successful candidate's educational qualifications and professional experience. The College also offers an attractive employee benefits package.



We regret that we are unable to respond individually to each application. Applicants chosen for further consideration will be contacted directly.

Applications received by January 22nd, 2024 will be considered in the first review of applicants.












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