English Instructor - Liberty Campus

Savannah Technical College seeks a full-time English Instructor.  This 12-month position is based at the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, GA, but may be required to regularly travel to all Savannah Technical College campus locations. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·   instructing students, developing program and syllabi, goals and objectives  

·   evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives

·   assessing Writing and English course students’ learning objectives

·   developing and implementing plans to improve student success rate of end-of-course exit examinations

·   requesting and maintaining supplies and equipment

·   maintaining program certification requirements, as appropriate

·   preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports

·   maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences

·   meeting with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students

·   providing academic advisement to students

·   participating in academic term registrations

Duties include a flexible schedule of lecture, student advisement and registration. Successful candidate must be willing to work split teaching shifts that might require split teaching days. May be required to manage and recruit adjunct instructors. Must fully embrace the responsibility for maintaining an acceptable number of students within the Interdisciplinary Studies program and also work diligently to maximize student placements in this field or related fields by working directly with local employers and the Department of Labor.

Required Qualifications

·   Master’s degree in English or a closely related field, with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in English obtained from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution

·   A minimum of twelve (12) months' documented experience in teaching English courses at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution

·   Excellent human-relations, interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills

·   Proficient in the use of MS Office, Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

·   Prefer three years of full-time, paid post-secondary teaching experience

·   Proficient in the use of Banner and Blackboard

·   Active participation in appropriate professional/occupational organizations

Physical Demands
Work is typically performed in a classroom environment with intermittent sitting or walking in various settings. Must frequently lift and carry lightweight objects. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Procedure
Position considered open until filled.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

Note: No phone inquiries please.  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant.  If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.  Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify  For compliance activities, contact Melissa Banks, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, mbanks@savannahtech.edu.  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Melissa Banks, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.  STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.  Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.