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Title:
Faculty – Languages and Literature
Employee Classification:
Faculty
Institution:
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department:
Humanities / Lang and Lit
Campus Location:
SWTCC – Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary This is a full‑time, academic‑year faculty appointment within the Humanities / Languages and Literature department.
The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities.
The position will require teaching both college‑level and learning support courses.
The faculty member is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus as assigned.
At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, and participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.
Job Duties
Prepares and delivers lectures.
Grades student work, assignments, tests, and papers; keeps students informed about their progress through prompt grading.
Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on course work, assignments, and papers.
Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Advises and counsels students in academic and career fields.
Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Head.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Participates in departmental and college committees; provides outreach service to the community.
Teaches both college‑level and learning support courses.
May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate or Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) recognized terminal degree from an accredited institution in the instructional discipline or related area.
Ten (10) years college‑level instruction.
Minimum of five (5) years satisfactory teaching experience at the rank of Associate Professor.
A background check for the successful candidate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student‑centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever‑growing student population.
Knowledge and understanding of a college academic environment.
Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Skill in active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Ability to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Application Requirements In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:
Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial Transcripts
A summary of our benefits can be found below: https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
EEO Statement The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin; sex; disability; age; status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901‑333‑5000. See the full non‑discrimination policy.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.
Employees who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
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Title:
Faculty – Languages and Literature
Employee Classification:
Faculty
Institution:
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department:
Humanities / Lang and Lit
Campus Location:
SWTCC – Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary This is a full‑time, academic‑year faculty appointment within the Humanities / Languages and Literature department.
The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities.
The position will require teaching both college‑level and learning support courses.
The faculty member is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus as assigned.
At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, and participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.
Job Duties
Prepares and delivers lectures.
Grades student work, assignments, tests, and papers; keeps students informed about their progress through prompt grading.
Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on course work, assignments, and papers.
Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Advises and counsels students in academic and career fields.
Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Head.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Participates in departmental and college committees; provides outreach service to the community.
Teaches both college‑level and learning support courses.
May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate or Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) recognized terminal degree from an accredited institution in the instructional discipline or related area.
Ten (10) years college‑level instruction.
Minimum of five (5) years satisfactory teaching experience at the rank of Associate Professor.
A background check for the successful candidate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student‑centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever‑growing student population.
Knowledge and understanding of a college academic environment.
Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Skill in active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Ability to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Application Requirements In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:
Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial Transcripts
A summary of our benefits can be found below: https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
EEO Statement The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin; sex; disability; age; status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901‑333‑5000. See the full non‑discrimination policy.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.
Employees who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
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