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Independence Community College
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English Instructor

Independence Community College (ICC)  is seeking applications for the position of English Instructor for its English department to start in August 2026.  ICC is a rural, residential community college in southeast Kansas that is dedicated to continuous quality improvement and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.  
Position Summary
The college is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member to teach courses offered by the English department. Composition instructors teach 30 credit hours or more per academic year of composition and literature courses.  
 Qualifications
A Master's Degree in English or appropriate equivalent degree is required.A minimum of thirty (30) upper division undergraduate credit hours in English courses and at least 18 credit hours of English at the graduate level is required.  The applicant’s degree must be from an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Preferred qualifications include three or more years of community college teaching experience, developmental teaching experience, and experience working with a diverse student body.
Position Information
This position will be paid in accordance with, and is eligible to be included, in the bargaining agreement between Independence Community College and the Independence Community College Faculty Association.  Instructor affiliation with the ICC Faculty Association is voluntary.
 Primary Responsibilities
Instruct students in English Composition using approved course outcome guides developed by college-wide subject area Faculty; assess student performance in these courses.
1.       Provide classroom instruction to students for composition, developmental English and/or literature courses.
2.       Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to facilitate students’ learning needs.
3.       Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
4.       Attend and participate in college-wide, campus/center division, department, and program meetings and activities. 
5.       Serve on Subject Area Curriculum Committees and/or such other College committees as may be assigned.
6.       Attend in-service meetings.
7.       Provide certification lists, and post student progress reports and grades on time, in conjunction with Registrar and Financial Aid requirements.
8.       Comply with published College Policies and Procedures.
9.       Perform other related duties, as applicable and as outlined in the Faculty Negotiated Agreement.
 
Independence Community College
Job Description
Composition Instructor

Other Professional Duties

1.       Assist in the recruitment of students.
2.       Provide registration, advising, and guidance assistance to students.
3.       Provide professional assistance to staff and students.
4.       Compile and/or research data as may be assigned.
5.       Provide services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, tenure, or disability.
 Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the English Instructor position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but only after full disclosure by the applicant.
1.       Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of up to (30) pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment. The job requires varying amounts of sitting, standing and walking.
2.       This position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. 
3.       The ability to communicate clearly with small or large groups of people, with an excellent comprehension of the English language, is essential. 
4.       Work is generally performed in an indoor setting using a commonly used technology and resources to facilitate.
 
Review Process
Once the deadline has passed and an initial screening has been conducted, all semi-finalists for the position may be asked to submit additional information for evaluation.   
 
 Interview Process
Finalist asked to interview with Independence Community College will be asked to grade a sample student essay, make a 15- to 30-minute presentation on writing and composition. Additionally, he or she will be meeting with the hiring committee.  Please provide your own rubrics or supplemental materials if applicable.  
 
 
Independence Community College seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. ICC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The College does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status.