Instructor of English

FULL-TIME, NON-TENURE-TRACK (2)

DIVISION: Communication, Arts, and Social Sciences

SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: Department Chair

DEPARTMENT: Communication & Arts

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

This is a full-time position, 9-month academic year, none tenure-track, beginning August 1, 2023.

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Communication and Arts Department in the School of Communication, Arts and Social Sciences at Benedict College is seeking applicants for the position at the rank of Instructor in the English Program. The successful candidate will have a primary responsibility for full-time teaching, academic advising, academic service, and scholarly activities in discipline-related research and/or professional service. The instructional load will come from General Education English core courses. The successful candidate is expected to complete the eCollege Certification Training Course; to design web-based learning modules for virtual learning and in-person instruction aligned with Quality Matters standards; and to engage in assessment of student learning outcomes. In line with the transformational experiences at Benedict College, and in this role, the successful candidate will be committed in assisting the English faculty to increase the number of English majors for the English Program; and to assist the English faculty in developing connections with the English Advisory Council to support English majors for new and emerging careers related to the bachelor's degree in English.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:|

The successful candidate must possess an earned Master's Degree in English, or a closely related discipline with 18 graduate hours in English. Teaching experience and the ability to relate to all students and colleagues is a requirement.

Qualified applicants should submit:

• a completed Benedict College application

https://benedict.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bc_employment_application_faculty_rev-972022.pdf

• three current reference letters


• official college transcript(s)


• a current background check


• a cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications of the position, including teaching experience


• copy of driver' license


• copy of social security card


• a curriculum vitae


• COVID immunization record

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Submit Application Packet to

Benedict College

Office of Human Resources

ATTENTION: Academic Affairs

Dr. Janeen P. Witty

1600 Harden Street

Columbia, SC 29204

For further information, contact:

Professor Gina Moore, Chair,

Communication and Arts Department

1600 Harden Street

Columbia, SC 29204

803-705-4605

[email protected]

To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by May 30, 2023