English/Humanities Instructor

Job Description Brief

FULL TIME ENGLISH/HUMANITIESINSTRUCTOR reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The English/Humanities Instructor is responsible for classroom instruction in various English/Humanities courses and assists in updating current curriculum; providing quality instruction for a diverse student population; performing instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Philosophy, Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures of the College.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in English is preferred or a master’s degree with 18 credit hours in English courses;
  • At least two years’ experience teaching college-level English and composition at a two-year college;
  • Knowledge of writing assessment practices is needed;
  • Demonstrated professionalism and interpersonal skills are essential;
  • Experience teaching English Composition;
  • Expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed;
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment;
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner;
  • Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentially related to sensitive information;
  • Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public; and
  • Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Skill in instructing students from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds;
  • Skill in using authentic assessment to evaluate students’ needs and progress; and
  • Skill in integrating technology into curriculum and other educational services.

Essential Functions

  • Teach assigned English/Humanities courses in accordance with college’s workload policy; maintains written instructional standards; facilitates instruction using alternative delivery methods as needed; informs students in writing of instructional standards; posts and maintains office hours; participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes; establishes, maintains and submits accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner;
  • Ability to teach all English/Humanities courses from developmental through advanced, including but not limited to:
    • English Composition I
    • Technical Report Writing
    • Public Speaking
    • Basic Writing
    • Basic Reading
    • Short Story and Poetry
  • Assists in the preparation of course proposals, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools; reviews and updates course outlines, textbooks, and course procedure sheets for English/Humanities courses; assists with curriculum updates;
  • Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures; implements changes as necessary to maintain a successful English/Humanities program; reviews and updates course outlines, textbooks, and course procedure sheets for assigned courses; integrates professional training to continuously improve program quality;
  • Participates in English/Humanities course scheduling, department, division and college meetings; serves on college committees as assigned; collaborates with Dean of Student Success, Instructional Coach, Division Chair, along with other faculty and instructional to review and maintain the integrity of department curriculum; and
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

The English/Humanities Instructor position is a 9-month, full time, tenure track faculty position. Opening starting with the fall 2022 semester. Collective Bargaining Agreement is based on 15 contact hours per week, holding 10 office/advising hours per week, and participating in college professional activities. Other duties and responsibilities are defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Salary and rank for the position is determined on the basis of academic preparation and experience as projected on the Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application materials must include a cover letter, a current resume, and academic transcripts. Send applications to Heather Burky, Attention: English/Humanities Position, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, 750 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 or . Applications will be reviewed upon submission and postings will remain open until the position is filled.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a residential, two-year technical college that serves economically disadvantaged as well as tuition-paying students. The college prepares students for skilled employment in a diverse, ever-changing workforce and for full, effective participation as citizens of the community, the Commonwealth, and the nation. Committed for over a century to lifelong learning, inclusiveness, and community outreach, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology dedicates itself to the development of Pennsylvania's technical workforce. 

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age (as applicable), religion, ancestry, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification. For information about the college, visit our web site at www.stevenscollege.edu.