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The College of the Florida Keys

Faculty, English (Key West)

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What they do

An English Language or Literature Professor leads courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$78,183 / year median in Florida

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Description General Description:
The Faculty, English position is a full-time, 10-month Faculty position. This position is an instructional position with duties and responsibilities which are established in accordance with State Board of Education Rules and Board of Trustee policies. Teaching assignments will include various composition, literature, developmental and writing intensive courses. Hours will vary according to class schedules. This position maintains a 37.5-hour week and reports to the Dean, Arts & Hospitality. All instructors are responsible for utilizing the College's learning management system as all College courses are at a minimum technology enhanced.
Examples of Duties Essential Job Duties:
1. Plans, organizes and instructs assigned courses to promote student success. 2. Maintains required office hours to provide assistance to students and communication with administration. 3. Responsible for evaluating student learning and objective achievement and providing feedback. 4. Selects appropriate materials and equipment for discipline or program use, and ensures proper care and safety in their use. 5. Adheres to and enforces the administrative policies and procedures of the College. 6. Works with other Faculty to evaluate and revise existing courses and to develop new courses. 7. Assists in implementing College policies, objectives and functions in accordance with the College Mission Statement. 8. Participates and assists with accreditation efforts as assigned by supervisor. 9. Responsible for keeping current in the discipline or program areas taught. 10. Participates in staff and committee work. 11. Attends College-wide academic and staff meetings and academic official functions. 12. Maintains good relationships with community agencies and groups and participates as appropriate. 13. Participates in Institutional Planning and Budget process. 14. Assists in all College recruitment & retention efforts as appropriate. 15. Attends Graduation/Commencement ceremonies. 16. Additional duties as assigned. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
Qualifications Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
  • Ability to deliver high quality instruction in a range of English courses.
  • Ability to commit to the continued effort to stay current in program area.
  • Knowledge of College mission, policies, procedures and services.
  • Strong student orientation and ability to work with a diverse student population.
  • Proficient in use of technology.
  • Ability to manage programs and resources effectively.
  • Ability to relate successfully to faculty, staff, students and the community.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Understanding and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
  • Experience with or willingness to develop distance-learning classes.
Education and Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in English or Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate semester hours of prefix specific coursework in field required; Doctorate preferred.
  • Three (3) years teaching experience at the community college level or higher is preferred.
  • Three (3) years work experience in field is preferred.
(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:
    None Physical Skills:
      None Environmental Conditions:
      • Works inside in an office environment.
      (Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with a disability.) Supplemental Information Starting salary determination, contract lengths, level placement, and instructional load can be found in the annual Salary Schedule, available on the College's website. Please submit all materials online . Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at hr@cfk.edu or (305) 809-3118 if you need assistance.
      Employment Consideration Requirement:
      Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).
      Please Note:
      Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
      Please visit https:
      //www.naces.
      org/ or https:
      //aice-eval.org/ for more information.
      E-Verify Notice of Participation:
      This employer participates in E-Verify. If you accept an offer of employment, this employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit E-Verify.
      Notice of Non-Discrimination:
      The College of the Florida Keys does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies:
      Civil Rights Compliance Officer:
      Promise Clark-Kimbio, Manager, Office of Talent Acquisition, Development and Accountability, (305) 809-3151 or promise.clarkkimbio@cfk.edu
      Title IX Coordinator:
      Jessica Losardo, Director, Advancement, (305) 809-3198 or jessica.losardo@cfk.edu
      Disability Services:
      Nicole Gerrard, Executive Director, Student Success Services, (305) 809-3262 or nicole.gerrard@cfk.edu
      Mailing Address:
      The College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
      State Complaint Process:
      Federal regulations and State laws require that public colleges in The Florida College System have processes for students, employees, and applicants to file complaints against any respective college. In almost every situation, the college's process for resolving complaints must be followed first. Before contacting the State Division of Florida Colleges, please read CFK's policies and procedures for filing complaints. For more information on filing a complaint with the State Division of Florida Colleges, please visit FCS Concerns and Complaints Process.