Position Announcement

The following position requires familiarity with the community college philosophy, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse college population.

TITLE OF POSITION/RANK: Instructor of English (Tenure Track)

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Division of Arts and Humanities

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Department of English seeks highly motivated candidates with strong educational credentials, a working knowledge of developments in the profession, and the ability to put the best reaserch and theory into practice. The successful candidates would teach a full complement of courses and be committed to supporting the college’s curriculum development and mission. In addition to a teaching load of 12 contact hours per semester, successful candidates are expected to participate in departmental and college activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree and the equivalent of one year of full-time college-level teaching experience is required. A Ph.D. and three years of college teaching experience is preferred. Research and Scholarship is a plus, as well as expertise in the teaching of writing and familiarity with curriculum development in this area; the ability to teach basic writing, composition and literature and writing-intensive elective courses with sensitivity to the needs of community college students, including issues of ethnic diversity; familiarity with the integration of technology into teaching and learning.

POSITION EFFECTIVE: Fall 2010

SALARY & BENEFITS: Starting salary $55,745 plus competitive benefits.

TO APPLY: Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference to:
humanresources@sunywcc.edu

Director, Human Resources
Westchester Community College
Administration Building – Suite 111
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
FAX: (914) 606-7838

Indicate “Instructor/English” on the envelope or in the email “subject” field.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Priority will be given to applications received by January 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
 
Westchester Community College is committed to providing high-quality, low-cost, comprehensive education to meet the career, transfer, avocational, remedial, and recreational needs of the Westchester community. Westchester Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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