Instructor, English Composition/Professional and Technical Writing (Tenure track)

Instructor, English Composition/Professional and Technical Writing (Tenure track)

Overview:

The Humanities and Sciences Division at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track teaching position in English with a specialty in Technical and/or Professional Writing. This is a teaching-oriented position rather than a research-oriented position. The successful candidate will teach college-level business, technical, and professional writing courses to students in technical, transfer degree, and non-degree programs.

As part of our team of highly qualified faculty, English faculty are expected to provide high-quality instruction, work with our faculty and Administrative staff to improve student learning experiences and be committed to the mission and values of the College.

General Responsibilities:

• Serve as an instructor for in-class lecture, hybrid, and/or online instruction for a range of courses, including but not limited to Technical Writing, Business Writing, Technical Communications, and English Composition

• Participate in English curriculum design, development, and review.

• Support the mission of the College, Division and Department.

• Engage in committee work and College-wide service.

• Engage in professional development to stay up-to-date on the latest effective teaching practices and procedures.

• Be available to teach day or evening classes at Cincinnati State's main campus in Clifton, as well as satellite campuses located in Harrison, Hamilton, and Butler Counties.

• Fulfill other responsibilities of tenure-track faculty members.

• Other duties as assigned

Specific Duties:

• Deliver learner-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning, student involvement, and student success, and by providing timely feedback to students.

• Provide students with syllabi that outline student learning outcomes, clear course expectations, evaluations, topical outlines, and schedules that follow departmental and divisional standards.

• Prepare all course materials and lessons.

• Develop real-life learning activities that align with the learning outcomes defined in the Department's standardized syllabi.

• Communicate effectively with students and distribute relevant course material in a timely manner.

• Participate in new initiatives as needed to enhance the student's understanding of course material and assist in increasing student retention.

• Establish and maintain transfer compliance under Ohio Department of Higher Education rules.

• Support adjunct faculty as course-keeper for selected courses

• Serve on department, division, and college committees and participate in college governance.

• Submit student grades and administrative reports and conduct other required record-keeping in a thorough and timely manner.

• Maintain office hours in accordance with College and Divisional policy.

• Attend College, Departmental, and Divisional meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business, Technical, or Professional Writing; Master's degree in English with a Professional Writing Certificate or cohesive set of 18 graduate hours in Professional Writing/Communication; or Master's degree in English with demonstrated success teaching or working in the field of Technical/Professional Writing

• College-level teaching experience at a regionally accredited institution or its equivalent. Experience as a teaching or graduate assistant does not meet this qualification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years' experience teaching in a two-year technical or community college.

• 3 years' demonstrated success working in the field of Technical/Professional Communication

• Experience teaching and developing online instruction.

Desired Competencies:

• Experience with or ability to learn and use the College's Learning Management System (i.e. Blackboard or something similar).

• Proven success in addressing the needs of students from diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

• Commitment to student academic success and the continued improvement of instruction.

• Ability to use a computer and relevant academic software.

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a diverse, professional community, and student population.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

All candidates are asked to upload the following documents to the candidate profile:

• Resume/CV

• Cover letter

• Unofficial copy of transcripts

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Three samples of the candidate's professional/technical work

• Three original teaching documents (syllabi, assignments, etc.)

All candidates asked to interview will be required to provide a 20-minute teaching demonstration. A list of topics will be provided in advance of the interview.

Details:

Reports To: Dean, Humanities & Sciences

Position Level: Instructor

Comp. Range: $60,550 (Bachelor) $66,277 (Master) 72,002 (PhD)

Job Category: Faculty

Contract Affiliation: AAUP 1

Status: Full time

Classification: Exempt

Benefits:

Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options:

• Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium)
• Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium)
• Vision Insurance
• NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment!
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions)
• Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents
• Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking
• 11 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days.
• Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:

As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan.

EOE- Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual-orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.