English Faculty (Temp FT 10 month, with Benefits)- Faculty Fellowship Program

All applicants must apply online at: www.ccacjobs.com. The College's online application system will allow you to complete a college application, apply online, answer screening questions, and attach a resume, cover letter and other documents.

Deadline to Apply:

Job Specifications: Master's degree in English, Linguistics, Composition, Rhetoric, or Literature OR an undergraduate degree in English with Masters in related field including at least 18 credits in English Literature, Composition, Literary Theory, or Writing. Some relevant teaching experience is required.

Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

General Summary: As part of a faculty fellowship program, this temporary position is a one year learning opportunity designed to increase the diversity of Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), to provide an additional mechanism for recruiting a diverse faculty, and to provide an opportunity for minorities and other applicants who are committed to increasing campus diversity to participate in a program of professional development and training.

The Fellowship aims to encourage underrepresented minorities and other applicants committed to increasing campus diversity as well as the interests of CCAC.

The Fellowship aims to increase the recruitment, retention and promotion of candidates of diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented minorities and other applicants committed to increasing campus diversity as well as the interests of CCAC. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

In making employment decisions, CCAC is guided by the Board of Trustees Diversity Statement:

We define "diversity" as the acknowledgement of differences among people and their values, customs, perceptions, or behaviors. CCAC respects and embraces members of our community without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation; disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, age, or use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability of any individual. We believe that this welcoming environment is essential if individuals of all backgrounds are to pursue their personal growth. Creating, supporting, and sustaining a diverse community prepares our students to be effective in the world outside of CCAC.

This position is under the auspices of the Deans of Academic Affairs. The successful candidate will be a full-time temporary employee for one academic calendar year (Fall/Spring or Spring/Fall semester) in the English department and will be assigned a full time load (15 credits or equivalent).

In addition to teaching, a Faculty Fellow will undertake additional professional assignments as assigned to tenure track employees, such as attending department/college meetings and participating on committees. The Faculty Fellow will complete and submit a program evaluation at the conclusion of each semester.

The Faculty Fellow will be under the direct supervision of a Mentor who will be a English Faculty member. The Faculty Fellow will be given the opportunity to grow and to develop his/her skills in an effort to support the College's diversity initiative.

Job Duties: 1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
8. Support the college's goals.
9. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.