English Faculty

Title: English Faculty Position Type: Faculty 9 Month Full Time College: Trinidad State College Division: Academic Affairs Department: TSC English Campus: Trinidad Main Campus Location: Trinidad Salary Range: $47,000 - $50,000 Who We Are: Trinidad State College, located in Trinidad, Colorado, is a state-supported, two-year institution of higher education. The College was established by an act of the State Legislature in 1925, and is the oldest public two-year college in the State of Colorado. The College’s Service Area includes eight rural counties characterized by low population density and small communities. One campus is located in Trinidad and is a residential campus while the other, located in Alamosa, is a commuter campus. Both campuses serve distinct populations. As a comprehensive Community College, Trinidad State College not only offers ongoing transfer Associate of Arts Degree and Associate of Applied Science (vocational) Degree programs but also has developed and implemented numerous successful short-term vocational certificate programs, and totally inclusive adult education and developmental programs. Job Summary: Trinidad State College seeks a highly motivated, student-centered English faculty member to join a dynamic and innovative academic community. The faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in English and related communications courses; supporting student success through advising, mentoring, and engagement; contributing to curriculum development and assessment; and participating in college, community, and accreditation activities. The successful candidate will be committed to serving a diverse student population and advancing the mission of Trinidad State College through excellence in teaching, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Duties & Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching and Learning Teach English and related Communications courses within established faculty workload guidelines. Deliver instruction through face-to-face, hybrid, online, synchronous, and asynchronous formats as assigned. Develop and maintain course materials, syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned with approved curriculum and student learning outcomes. Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies that support student engagement, persistence, and achievement. Provide timely feedback and maintain accurate academic records. Student Success and Advising Maintain regular office hours and provide academic advising and mentoring to students. Assist students with educational planning, transfer pathways, career exploration, and academic success strategies. Support retention, completion, and transfer initiatives. Participate in student recruitment, orientation, registration, and outreach activities. Curriculum, Assessment, and Continuous Improvement Participate in curriculum development, revision, and program improvement activities. Engage in assessment of student learning outcomes and use results to improve teaching and program effectiveness. Contribute to program review, accreditation, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness efforts. Collaborate with colleagues to maintain program quality and alignment with transfer and workforce expectations. College and Community Engagement Serve on college committees and participate in shared governance activities. Attend department, division, college, and professional meetings. Develop and maintain partnerships with local school districts and community organizations. Represent Trinidad State College in community and professional activities. Professional Responsibilities Maintain currency in the discipline through professional development and scholarly or professional engagement. Support a culture of belonging, inclusion, and respect for diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Adhere to College, Colorado Community College System, state, and federal policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Competencies/KSAs: Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in English; or Master's degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English. Demonstrated commitment to student success. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to utilize instructional technologies, learning management systems, and educational software. Ability to teach in multiple instructional modalities. Preferred Qualifications: Community college teaching experience. Experience teaching composition, developmental English, literature, technical writing, or communications courses. Online teaching experience. Experience advising, mentoring, and supporting diverse student populations. Experience with assessment, curriculum development, and program review. Familiarity with concurrent enrollment, transfer pathways, and rural community college environments. Selection Process: Special Requirements: The successful candidate must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. Additional Information/Benefits: Notice To All Applicants Former employees of the Colorado Community College system or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your application/within your application materials. All materials submitted become the property of Trinidad State College and will not be returned. The State of Colorado must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act/1986. If hired, you will be required to provide documents to show your identity and authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired. Colorado fiscal rules require all new employees to be on direct deposit. CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITY This position has been identified by the U.S. Department of Education as a Campus Security Authority. As a Campus Security Authority, the incumbent in this position is required to report all crimes that they become aware of to the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students or Human Resources Department at Trinidad State College. This position must report all incidents, whether directly or indirectly, that you become aware regarding Civil Rights, which includes all sexual misconduct incidences, to the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator for the College. This position is responsible for development of student training and awareness programming for the athletic team regarding unlawful discrimination and harassment prevention, which includes sexual misconduct, in collaboration with the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator for the College as well as the College Athletic Director. This position is responsible for development of primary prevention and awareness programs for the athletic team for incoming students as well as ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns pursuant to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act on dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, in collaboration with College staff responsible with overseeing Clery Act compliance. For information regarding Trinidad State College Security, including crime statistics for the Trinidad and Alamosa campus and surrounding area, please see the Trinidad State College Campus Security website at: For a hard copy report please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io TSC Mission Statement Trinidad State’s mission is to enrich the lives of our diverse communities by providing quality educational experiences and promoting lifelong learning. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including: Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. TSC contributes 20.95% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available. Please note student employees are not eligible to contribute to PERA. Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. TSC/CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Additional information about this, and Life and Disability benefit information can be found at the CCCS Employee Benefits site under \"Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information.\" Please note that Kaiser and Anthem Blue Priority plans are not offered at TSC. Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) Sick leave is granted in accordance with SB20-205, Sick Leave for Employees, accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year. State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources. Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado Community College System (CCCS)