Compensation
Compensation Determined by Education and Courses Taught
Limited Term End Date

Position Summary
CNM faculty are vital to the College's vision of "changing lives, building community." This vision is evidenced by a commitment to teaching and learning that supports our goals of student success, increased student retention, and improved graduation rates. Faculty are responsible for providing high quality instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners so that each student may meet course outcomes and achieve their educational goals. An instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction so that each student may meet course outcomes. Collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience. Being hired into the regular part-time instructor pool is not a guarantee of employment. Classes are assigned on an as-needed basis. Hours will vary each class and by term. The number of openings for instructors is dependent upon student enrollment.

• Responsible for effectively preparing, teaching, grading, and assessing student learning in courses assigned.
• Create and model a quality learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for in-completes within established College timelines.
• Utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Assist students outside the classroom through posted office hours.
• Attend in-service sessions, college/school/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

• A Master's Degree from an accredited institution in English or Composition and Rhetoric, or closely related degree with 18 graduate hours in English.
• Four semesters of post-secondary teaching experience in Composition.

• Use of a variety of teaching methods including lecture, collaborative learning, individualized instruction, and various forms of technology based/supported instruction.
• Experience with Quality Matters standards for online course design, online course development, and/or online teaching in Composition.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of current pedagogical developments in Composition.
• Demonstrated success in meeting the educational needs of a diverse student population.
• Applied knowledge of classroom retention and student success techniques.
• Experience with outcomes assessment.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills with colleagues.
• Composition teaching experience at a community college within the past 5 years.

• Cover letter that addresses the specific preferences listed above
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Transcripts (unofficial) that document graduate level coursework
• List of 3 references (at least one supervisor)