English Adjunct Instructor

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as an adjunct instructor for English in our General Education Department. Under general supervision, this individual will prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction, and evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes. This position is part-time/exempt.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

1. May be required to teach high school students
2. May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
3. May require travel

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and conducts classes using a variety of learning experiences and activities
• Ensures adherence to technical college safety requirements in classrooms by following established procedures
• Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Follows state standards in developing course outlines, goals, and objectives
• Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate course work
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward students
• Demonstrates current and comprehensive knowledge of the subject areas to be taught
• Communicates students’ progress to student and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines
• Accurately records pertinent information in students’ records as required
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports and submits in a timely manner
• Shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures
• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for when or when absent; uses work time appropriately
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature
• Effective written and oral communication
• General Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Products)
• Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Columbus Technical College

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in English from a regionally accredited college or university

-OR-

• A Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university with 18 graduate semester hours or 27 graduate quarter hours in English

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, one or more years’ experience with instruction in a postsecondary setting.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Please note:  If you are a current retiree of the State of Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Employee’s Retirement System (ERS), you must contact your retirement system prior to working for Columbus Technical College and verify your eligibility to work and the work hour limitations. Failure to comply with the retirement system’s requirements may cause a delay or stoppage of your retirement pay. Upon hire, you must notify Columbus Technical College Human Resources Department of your retirement status.

Employment Policy:
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.