Category:: Faculty Full-time
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Department:: English
Locations:: North Branch, NJ
Posted:: Oct 9, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: F#3-25
Position ID:: 181944

About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community. Interested applicants should be innovative and entrepreneurial individuals that understand the demands of a global workforce with an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication.

RVCC has an anticipated opening for a Full-Time Faculty Tenure-Track English Instructor or Assistant Professor. The college is seeking qualified bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) to teach developmental and credit-bearing English composition courses, and to develop and teach Latin American literature courses in English.

Essential Duties:

Teach credit composition courses and developmental English courses as assigned, and literature electives as available.

Develop and/or use a syllabus based on official course outline for each course within the College and departmental guidelines.

Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.

Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for teaching on-line courses.

Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress. Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials.

Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Work collaboratively in a diverse learning institution; demonstrate commitment to teaching and working with a multi-cultural and multi-generational student body.

Submit required college reports and forms.

Demonstrate professional development within discipline.

Participate in student advising.

Participate in College/departmental professional development activities and serve on College-wide committees as assigned.

Adhere to College policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Master's degree in English, Rhetoric/Composition, developmental English, or closely related field.

Speaking/reading/writing fluency in Spanish.

Ability to teach developmental composition courses that integrate reading and writing.

Content mastery of the literatures of the Spanish-speaking Western Hemisphere.

Minimum of two years teaching experience.

Demonstrate professional development related to discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in English or Rhetoric/Composition.

Native Spanish speaker.

Training in composition theory/pedagogy.

Training in reading pedagogy and application in a college composition classroom. Experience teaching college-level composition.

Experience teaching developmental composition.

Experience using technology in the delivery of course content.

Prior Community College teaching experience.

Online and/or Hybrid teaching experience.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. There will be a first review date of November 11, 2024.

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.