Job description

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

****POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED****

START DATE: Fall 2026

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES:

Communication: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Instruct courses in English Composition I & II, developmental integrated reading/writing, technical/business writing, literature, or other courses as assigned. Faculty are expected to accept courses as assigned which could include non-traditional venues, such as evening, weekend, dual-credit, blended, hyflex, and/or online courses. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining office hours, participating in professional development, serving on college committees, and working across departments to develop student communication, computation and critical thinking skills. This position reports to the Division Chair of Language, Literature, & Communication. NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in rhetoric/composition, English, or other relevant academic discipline

Experience: College-level teaching experience in composition; may consist of part-time teaching and/or teaching done while in graduate school

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: At least two (2) years of teaching experience at the secondary and/or postsecondary level; experience developing and teaching Internet classes, and experience in course design

SELECTION CRITERIA:

The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:

Knowledge of: 1. Subject matter; 2. Professional development planning; 3. Curriculum development; 4. Trends in teaching/learning theory regarding college writing; 5. ADA standards as they apply to instruction; Skills in: 5. Teaching at the college level; 6. Using technology in support of instruction; 7. Evaluating student performance; 8. Promoting and supporting related extra-curricular activities. 9. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; 10. Advising students; 11. Participating in college committees; 12. Working across departments to develop student communication, computation, and problem-solving skills; Ability to: 13. Support departmental goals, college values, and initiatives that promote student engagement and success; 14. Establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with colleagues, students, and community partners; 15. Provide caring, high-quality service by creating welcoming experiences, communicating clearly and proactively, addressing needs with professionalism and empathy, and ensuring individuals are thoughtfully connected to appropriate resources.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips, e.g. for college or program activities. Insignificant effort other than normal movement. Minimal Hazard/Exposure: Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

BENEFITS:

Health insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, holidays, and personal leave. Eligible employees and dependents may take college courses tuition-free. Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA).

How to apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their application materials to: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mclennan. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in a teaching demonstration. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Please feel free to contact the Human Resources office regarding the status of your application.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MARTERIALS:

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria)
• Copies of College Transcripts

MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. https://www.mclennan.edu/employees/procedure-manual/docs/F/FA-II.pdf