Centralia College Hiring for English Assistant Professor (Full-time, Tenure-track) at Centralia College Full Time

Job Title: English Assistant Professor (Full-time, Tenure-track)
Location: Centralia College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 13542
About Us

Centralia College is located on a 30-acre campus in the heart of Centralia, Washington and has been serving students in the Lewis County region since 1925. As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, ELL, and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: Information Technology – Application Development, Diesel Technology, Applied Management (Business), Behavioral Healthcare and Teacher Education.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Since the college is committed to the success of all students, Centralia College also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington – Garrett Heyns Education Center located in Shelton, Washington and the Cedar Creek Corrections Center located in Littlerock, Washington. In addition to Green Hill School in Chehalis, Washington. In total, the college serves more than 7,000 students annually. For more than 90 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

For more information on Centralia College and what it can do for you, please call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Job Description Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and supporting our community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Working in the English Department, this professor will teach courses in literature and English composition (expository writing, argumentation, and research-based writing). They will also participate in curricular assessment, student advising, and committee service. Our English Department plays pivotal roles in supporting student success and the college’s educational pathways for transfer and career-technical education students. This position will regularly work with colleagues, staff, and administrators across the campus; and may engage the community through public events or student outreach. The position begins in the fall quarter 2024. We encourage applications from faculty with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining, and serving people from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, racial, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds.Courses at Centralia College are taught days and evenings in a variety of modalities—including fully in-person, hybrid, hyflex (virtual), and online. The successful applicant may be asked to teach in each of these modalities, including in person in the evenings.Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities for this position include:

Teach assigned literature and composition courses to a diverse student body in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online Advise students in order to provide academic support and guidance Engage in curriculum and program development and assessmentParticipate in professional development activities and remain current in their disciplineAttend faculty and committee meetingsHold weekly office hoursWork collaboratively with colleagues across disciplinesPerform other duties as assigned and in accordance with the Faculty Negotiated Agreement

Qualifications

Master’s degree in English, literature, or closely-related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in literature, English, or closely-related field Community college teaching experience Online teaching experience Experience performing curricular assessment Experience working in a college writing centerDemonstrated ability to serve the needs of students who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicities, cultural, and educational backgrounds Awareness of own cultural values and biases Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers

Conditions of Employment

This is a full-time, tenure track faculty appointment with employment expected to begin Fall Quarter 2024, subject to state legislative funding. The State of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for all state employees.

Centralia College faculty are represented by the Centralia College Federation of Teachers, Local No.4469, AFT/AAFL-CIO.

DEADLINE: The screening committee will begin their review on March 7, 2024. Position is open until filled.

Compensation

Placement on the established faculty salary schedule is dependent upon education and teaching experience.The salary range for a 177-day contract is $67,204 – $100,775.

Application Process
Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

Online ApplicationCover Letter that addresses:Their interest in the position.How they meet the qualifications, including any of the preferred qualifications.Their ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.

Detailed CV of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how they meet the position’s qualifications.Eligibility to Work

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Background Check

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

EEO Statement

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Jeanne Clery Statement

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Title IX Statement

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.