Full Time Faculty, English

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Essential Duties

• Teach 5 courses in the English department, all composition courses.

• Teach college courses to traditional and non-traditional college students, and to dual enrolled, high school students in the Early College Experience program.

• Teach college courses that address the needs of a wide-ranging student population.

• Teach mornings and afternoons as needed.

• For this position, all courses are in-person sections. Two are at the Benton County campus and two are at the Washington County campus. The fifth course is online.

• Provide that all learning outcomes for the college are achieved and optimize student retention and success.

• Meet assigned classes, facilitate, and evaluate student learning, submit grades by established deadlines, and maintain student records in accordance with FERPA regulations.

• Be available to students for consultation for 10 on-campus office hours per week (as directed by the college - on-campus, Teams, etc.).

• Participate in the continued development of the English program and in program-level learning assessment.

• Participate in the summative and formative faculty evaluation process.

• Participate in professional development opportunities both on and off campus.

• Remain current in the academic discipline and professional field.

• Attend college wide meetings, division, and departmental meetings as scheduled.

• Perform other academic as assigned by the instructor's supervisor.

Rate of pay determined by faculty scale placement (education and years of experience)

Minimum Qualifications

• Satisfy the academic qualifications to teach English courses in the department, especially Composition I and II, Developmental English, Technical Writing, and Literature.

• A Master's degree with at least 18 hours of English graduate credit.

• Minimum of ONE (1) years of teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in English, Master of Fine Arts degree, or PhD in English.

• TESOL or equivalent certification

• Experience teaching Developmental and/or Technical Writing courses.

• Experience teaching co-requisite courses.

• At least THREE (3) years of teaching experience.

• Experience teaching at a Community College.

Required Application Materials

Official NWACC application Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Copies of Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (official transcripts will be required if hired). Two letters of recommendation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs.

• Knowledge of campus and community resources.

• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs.

• Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs.

• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations.

• Ability to compile information into report form.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The following physical activities 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 and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
* Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
* Sitting
* Standing
* Walking
Constantly:
* Hearing
* Repetitive motion
* Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.