Closing Date: Until Filled
POSITION TITLE: English/Communications/General Education Instructor
LOCATION: Sitting Bull College
Fort Yates, ND 58538
SALARY: Faculty Master’s Level (Exempt DOE)
Faculty PhD Level (Exempt DOE)
SUPERVISION: Academic Dean
SUMMARY OF WORK: Sitting Bull College seeks a dedicated English Instructor committed to student success, culturally responsive teaching, and community engagement. The successful candidate will teach composition, communications, and other general education courses, support students across multiple college sites, and contribute to the college’s mission of strengthening the intellectual and economic future of the Standing Rock community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare and teach at a minimum 15 credit hours per semester of English, Communications, and other general education courses in all communities served by SBC as qualified. Online teaching experience helpful.
2. Maintain various reports such as attendance, grades, and other reports as required by administration.
3. Evaluate students’ performance and assign appropriate grades. Participate in student assessment activities.
4. Develop and deliver clear, engaging lessons that encourage active student participation and support diverse learning needs.
5. Update and maintain appropriate course syllabi and outlines.
6. Counsel and advise students enrolled in the general education program. Maintain advisee file for each student.
7. Participate in supplemental professional development workshops annually to support faculty and staff growth and enhance student success initiatives.
8. Maintain office inventory.
9. Communicate effectively with others.
10. Provide friendly, helpful customer service to students, clients, and visitors.
11. Attend all scheduled college functions and meetings as required.
12. Serve on college committees as appointed.
13. Promote and participate in student and community activities. (i.e. clubs, AIHEC, cultural events, volunteerism.)
14. Promote and recruit students for Sitting Bull College.
15. Other duties assigned by the Dean of Academics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree in English, Communications (or 18 graduate credits), or Education required; doctorate degree preferred.
2. Teaching experience required
3. Must be capable of fostering a positive self-concept and motivation within students.
4. Have willingness to work with/or knowledge and experience working with federal and tribal programs.
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New hires are subject to Federal, State, Tribal background checks and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing. Must be drug and alcohol free. AA * EEO * M * F * B Employer
Please submit: Cover letter, Resume, official transcripts, 3 current reference letters signed and dated (1 from immediate supervisor), certificate of Indian blood (if applicable), copy of Social Security Card & Valid driver’s license & SBC Background check to:
Personnel Office Sitting Bull College 9299 HWY 24 Fort Yates, ND 58538 (701)854-8004 Any applicant not having the above documents enclosed will not be considered.
Sitting Bull College is a Tribal College located on the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota with two sites in South Dakota. Guided by Lakota/Dakota culture, values, and language, Sitting Bull College is committed to building intellectual capital through academic, career and technical education, and promoting economic and social development. The Standing Rock Indian Reservation is uniquely located in southern North Dakota and northern South Dakota. The land area is approximately 2,275,000 acres of which 850,000 acres are under federal and tribal jurisdiction. The primary land use is ranching and dryland farming. SBC’s Vision comes from our namesake, Chief Sitting Bull. We pursue our Mission by focusing on our students and the communities they live in. We invite you to browse this web site and become familiar with our exceptional campus and course/program offerings.