Hello colleagues! Elgin Community College in Elgin, Illinois, is currently seeking applicants for an English Instructor position beginning in Fall 2024.
Full details are available here: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/878/cw/en-us/job/494827/instructor-of-english
About ECC: Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- A master’s degree in the discipline or in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- At least two years of experience teaching in a higher education environment, preferably at the community college level.
- Experience and enthusiasm for teaching developmental reading and writing, in particular co-requisite and integrated reading/writing course models.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the ability to thoughtfully respond to the academic needs of learners from diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially with faculty and community stakeholders, possess excellent interpersonal communication, and have a strong commitment to social justice and inclusion.
- Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise.
I am happy to answer general questions about the position and ECC. Thank you!
Best,
Justin Robertson
Associate Dean, Communications and Behavioral Sciences
Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Drive | Elgin, IL 60123
Office: B268 | jrobertson
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him/His