English (Faculty - 182 Days)

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Kansas City, KS
30+ days ago

$55,446.46–$67,822.90 Per Year

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Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently seeking two full-time faculty members to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction to students enrolled in English-related coursework at any KCKCC location, while supporting the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan. Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required.

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Location	Kansas City, KS
Salary	$55,446.46–$67,822.90 Per Year

Description

English
(Faculty - 182 Days)

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $55,446.46 - $67,822.90. Commensurate with the education outlined in the current collective bargaining contract salary schedule.
Employee category: Faculty- 182 days
Department: English
Reports to: Dean of Arts, Communications & Social Sciences
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA044182INS
Location: Primarily CEHWC (Downtown KCK) and Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently seeking two full-time faculty members to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction to students enrolled in English-related coursework at any KCKCC location, while supporting the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required.
Teach scheduled classes in alignment with college policies and curriculum goals.
Teach English and integrated reading and writing courses with clear and measurable objectives.
Provide regular, timely reports to students of academic performance, including current grades in course(s) taught.
Successfully complete important assessment work.
Utilize student-centered teaching strategies.
Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grade, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration.
Maintain regular office hours for student advising and academic support.
Complete assessment activities and documentation per the Office of Assessment's guidelines.
Demonstrate ongoing professional development while sustaining desirable classroom results.
Serve on institutional committees as needed.
Other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and learning initiatives.
Understanding of and ability to effectively apply current methodology in developing curriculum.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with colleagues.
Demonstrated rapport with students having a record of academic challenges to motivate them toward success.
Demonstrated proficiency in instructional technology and online teaching platforms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s or higher degree in English or a master’s degree in a related field with 18 credit hours of graduate English coursework.
Three (3) years' teaching experience in English at a community college or university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching experience in an open-enrollment, urban community college.
Five (5+) plus years of teaching experience in English composition and literature.
Experience teaching co-requisite reading and writing courses.
Experience working with first-generation underprivileged students.
Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated by the ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. Occasionally, the employee may need to push or lift items. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the role.

WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

TO APPLY

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions, as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

English (Faculty - 182 Days)

Kansas City Kansas Community College

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