9 Month Teaching Faculty-Writing

This is a 9-month, full-time Writing faculty position (174 days/year) at Klamath Community College in Oregon. We seek an experienced instructor to teach courses in developmental writing and college-level composition. Experience teaching technical writing is preferred. Faculty at KCC are expected to provide high-quality, outcomes-based instruction that aligns with the philosophy and objectives of the college. In addition to teaching, faculty participate in college activities, committees, and other duties to support the mission and initiatives of the college.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to  perform the essential functions.

Design and implement learning strategies for students.

• Teach 45-48 credits per annum (across three terms) in a variety of modalities, including online, face-to-face, hybrid, and HyFlex classes.
• Teach assigned classes in accordance with current course content and learning outcomes and as outlined by the college.
• Evaluate, assess, and track student academic achievement.
• Modify teaching style based on assessment results, professional development experiences, and evaluation feedback from students, peers, and administrators.
• Document modifications made to teaching based on assessment data.
• Cultivate a variety of teaching styles in order to provide quality learning experiences to a diverse student population.
• Post and maintain five scheduled student conference hours (office hours) a week as well as five additional unscheduled campus hours in student contact, consultation with colleagues, or other professional work.
• Establish instructional standards in accordance with Academic policies and inform students of such standards and policies in writing (e.g. syllabus).
• Review and update course outcome guides and syllabi in cooperation with others.

Play a substantial role for reviewing and maintaining the integrity of the curriculum offered by the discipline/program.

• Collaborate with Communication Discipline Advisory Committee on curriculum development, student learning assessment, and other related topics.
• Assist with transition to statewide co-requisite model for developmental education writing courses.
• Maintain certificates and/or licenses necessary for employment eligibility.
• Maintain acceptable standards of conduct for the profession.
• Acquire new skills for program/discipline enhancement and development.
• Identify and attend professional development activities that will lead to effective student learning.

Participate in college activities, committees, and other duties that support the mission and initiatives of the college.

• Participate in evaluative process for self, department, and program.
• Engage in departmental or discipline-specific meetings to offer guidance and subject matter expertise, thereby advancing the college's strategic and academic objectives, including accreditation.
• Attend and contribute to committees that are assigned on an advised and consent basis.  
• Participate in faculty workshops and other college professional growth opportunities tied to teaching, assessment, and other essential duties.
• Work with four-year colleges and universities to facilitate articulation.
• Attend commencement and other college-sponsored programs as requested.
• May include working with high schools to facilitate dual credit/dual enrollment opportunities.
• Promote the college mission, values, and vision.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability and willingness to teach classes in the afternoon and evening to support KCC’s mission to provide accessible education.
• Experience in teaching or willingness to develop skills in teaching artificial intelligence (AI) literacy.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Strong computer and information literacy skills.
• Commitment to the effective use of technology in face-to-face, online, hybrid, and hyflex learning environments.
• Current knowledge of teaching and learning theories and best practices.
• Teaching experience in a community college setting preferred.
• Teaching experience in high school or developmental writing courses preferred.
• Teaching experience in both composition and technical writing preferred.
• Knowledge of the Canvas learning management system preferred.
• Experience teaching distance education courses preferred.

• Frequently moving from stationary sitting positions to standing and walking.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters or PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, English, Technical Communication, or related area.
• Two or more years of teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
• Two or more years teaching high school and/or developmental education writing courses.

It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.