Position Title:

English Instructor

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Hinds Community College is seeking a qualified English instructor for the 2025-2026 academic year who will be responsible for teaching a variety of English courses that could include but are not limited to developmental courses, Composition I and II, literature, and other courses in the English curriculum. The position is campus-based, serving the academic needs of the Raymond campus and the college. Instructors are to teach assigned classes according to the overall goals and objectives of the instructional department. Additional responsibilities of the instructor would include submitting all necessary paperwork to assure proper documentation of student attendance and evaluation.

Candidates must hold a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in English.

The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching and will have taught college-level English courses before.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Implements the specific aims of the college and department by:

• Understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college mission.

• Creating and facilitating student-centered environments.

• Understanding of and ability to work with academic, developmental, and transfer programs.

• Exhibiting knowledge of contemporary and innovative methods of instructional delivery and curriculum development including the use of technology for instructional delivery.

• Working as a team player in multi-cultural diverse working environment.

• Maintaining current credentials as required in respective field.

• Attending meetings as required by institutional deans or department chairs, to include continued professional development and trainings.

• Utilizing the college email system for communication with students and staff.

• Arriving at least 15 minutes before the start of class and being prepared to stay after class to assist students.

• Using teaching techniques that include the effective utilization of resources that motivate students to achieve their potential, specifically the required use of the college’s learning management system.

• Providing necessary information for students—information that includesstandardized syllabi data.

• Submitting necessary instructional information in a timely manner, to include reporting no shows, attendance/grade reports, audit verifications, course/instructor evaluations, etc.

• Participating in student/teacher andfaculty/administratorevaluations and performance review conferences.

• Developing personal and professional improvement plans in those areas deemed necessary as a result of evaluations.

• Including effectiveness measures in teaching and report data as directed; coordinate and implement measures as directed by department to respond to information from student learningoutcomes/institutionaleffectiveness results.

• Completing required training for teaching in specific areas, such as required training for teaching in the hybrid instructional format.

• Performing other duties, as assigned by appropriate supervisor or department chair/dean.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results .

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity

• Diversity

• Excellence

• Accountability

• Leadership

• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu .

Title IX : Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu .

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Position Type:

12 Month 260 Days

Job Classification:

Faculty - Academic

Scheduled Hours:

40