Assoc. Professor - English jobs in Washington

Clark College has an opening for part-time English department faculty in the BEECH (Basic Education, English, Communications and Humanities) unit. We welcome applicants with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a campus climate that provides active-based and equitably designed opportunities for student learning, respecting what all learners bring to our community. This includes but is not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, ability, age, gender, and sexual orientation. We welcome candidates who promote multicultural understanding and practice, and who have demonstrated a strong commitment to student learning and educational goal attainment. Primary teaching responsibilities include pre-college and college level composition, technical writing, and literature courses, depending on division needs and instructor's background. This position requires the use of a variety of instructional modalities, including both in-person and online, and extensive use of technology.

This part-time position is an ongoing recruitment in which applications are collected year-round. Applicants must be available to teach the daytime, evening or weekend hours. Positions will be filled as program needs arise.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep current in the discipline
• Renew skills and maintain currency by involvement in professional development activities
• Teach assigned classes/labs incorporating departmental student learning outcomes
• Provide appropriate means to assess student progress and provide timely feedback
• Demonstrate respect for others
• Demonstrate ability to work with others to achieve educational goals
• Use appropriate teaching methods to respond to varying student learning styles
• Effectively use computer applications for instruction and communication where appropriate
• Demonstrate knowledge of the mission of the College, its student population, and educational goals
• Maintain department curriculum standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Master's Degree or higher in English (or related discipline).
• Postsecondary experience teaching composition
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

Salary: Lecture rate $85.48 per hour

APPLICATION PROCESS
Required Online Application Materials:

• Clark College Online Application, including names of five references
• Cover letter addressing experience and qualifications for the position
• Current resume
• Unofficial copy of all transcripts/certifications uploaded with the online application
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application
  • Please describe how you have implemented practices and/or participated in initiatives that promote racial and cultural equity.