Instructor in English

Job Title Instructor in English Department LDTC - English Employment Status FT Full-Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Benefits Yes Months per Year 9 months - Fall and Spring Semesters Job Description SUMMARY Conducts college English courses for undergraduate students by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: Teaches English courses within prescribed curriculum, primarily freshman composition (Composition I and II) and integrated reading and writing courses. Constructs and posts course syllabi in Blackboard that conform to departmental standards, prescribed student learning outcomes, and SPC policies. Creates calendars that outline course material, assignments, papers, and readings. Prepares lessons, presents course material, and conducts class activities. Stimulates class discussions and facilitates class/group activities that support course learning outcomes. Tutors students who require special attention. Compiles, administers, and grades course assignments, including quizzes, examinations, essays, and research papers in a timely fashion. Ensures that accurate, up-to-date grades are continuously available to students in Blackboard Grade Center. Promptly submits reports that are requested by the departmental chairperson and the administrators of the college. Keeps accurate records of students' attendance and reports excessive absences to the appropriate office via the South Plains College website. Prepares and submits grade reports prior to the announced deadlines. Performs other duties as assigned, such advising students and serving on departmental and college committees. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English is required. Master's degree in English (36 graduate hours of ENGL-prefix coursework) is preferred. College teaching experience and experience with Blackboard or comparable learning management system are desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents. Ability to write professional correspondence. Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of students, faculty, administration, staff, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Consistent with instructional area.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock from computers, projectors, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Posting Detail Information Posting Number

F2622019-P

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/13/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Application Review Date 04/12/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Hiring Committee plans to conduct interviews in April and May 2026 Quick Link for Internal Postings https://southplainscollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/4483