Adjunct English Instructor

Salary: $620.00 Hourly
Location : Park Hills
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 202500031
Division: Provost
Department: English
Opening Date: 03/10/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Central


Description

Position Summary
Provide instruction. Teach and assess student learning, contribute to department work, engage in professional development and contribute to shared governance obligations including accreditation. May be assigned to teach online, hybrid, live virtual, or traditional day or evening classes at the main campus or for an Outreach Center. Compensation is by college credit hour based on faculty credentials.


Key Performance Indicators

1. Timely, accurate preparation of syllabi
2. Adhere to department guidelines with use of textbook/materials required
3. Timely, accurate submission of attendance and grade records
4. Timely, accurate submission of assessment findings
5. Engagement in classes on time and for the full allocated time

Essential Functions

• Teach and assess English Comp I and II and potentially other courses based on instructor credentials and student needs; current courses are day time on the Park Hills campus.
• Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the college.
• Adhere to department guidelines.
• Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time. Faculty members shall hold classes and/or laboratory sessions as scheduled unless dismissal or other arrangements are approved by the appropriate administrator.
• Adhere to all campus safety guidelines.
• Prepare and submit copies of syllabi to appropriate administrator for each class taught.
• Participate in assessment procedures established by each respective department.

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills
Possess strong service orientation and commitment to continuous learning.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Interpersonal skills:
Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees at all levels.
Ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to handle confidential material judiciously.

Technical skills:
Ability to use information technology for instruction.
Ability to use technology for the timely and accurate submission of confidential student attendance and grade records.


Experience
Education:
Bachelor's degree in English, Master's degree from accredited institution in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, Literature, or Technical Writing or Master's with at least 18 graduate hours in areas of instruction preferred.

Work Experience:
Teaching experience, preferably at the college level, and experience with course level assessment required.
Proficient use of instructional technology required.

Industry Knowledge:
Familiarity with online and distance learning pedagogy preferred.
Knowledge of learning management systems preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Working in a professional educational and office environment this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion.


Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.
This position is not eligible for benefits.