English Instructor

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  Teach and develop first and second-year English courses.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Ability to incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy and make it clear and consistent with LLTC’s Mission.

2.      Instructors are expected to teach the contracted number of credits per semester.

3.      Teach Business classes and run the Business Program 

4.      Faculty are required to attend:

a.       Faculty Orientation at the beginning of the Fall semester.

b.      Committee meetings assigned throughout the school year.

c.       Tribal College graduation ceremony at the end of the school year, and

d.      All classes each semester; arrange for a substitute instructor in the event of your absence (all absences must be approved by the Department Chair).

5.      Attend all other meetings as requested by your Department Chair and Dean of Academics.

6.      Faculty are required to submit:

a.       Course syllabi and office hours to the Dean of Academics by required dates.

b.      Final semester grades by the required semester end dates.

c.       Student attendance reports in the required format at the required time.

d.      Any other information required by the class standards.

7.      Faculty must maintain office hours for students for tutorial assistance, academic advising, or assisting with student organizations such as Student Council. These hours must be in addition to classroom hours. Faculty are required to post office hours and class schedules prior to the beginning of each semester.

8.      Faculty are required to be available for students and special duties as may be assigned during final exam weeks or registration periods.

9.      Faculty must meet with each student enrolled in their classes through a formal appointment process once each semester.

10.  Faculty must abide by the Faculty Handbook.

11.  Faculty must participate in program review or grant reporting, assessment, and/or evaluation as required.

12.  Participate in department and college curriculum development.

13.  Deliver instruction using a variety of methods of course instruction, including traditional, online, and hybrid courses.

14.  Conduct classroom research and other assessment/evaluation activities.

15.  Mentor and advise students.

16.  Commitment to Professional Development.

EXPERIENCE/ REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Teaching experience, preferably at an adult and post-secondary level;

2.      Teaching experience with diverse student populations;

3.      Teaching with online learning tools.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

1.      Ability to implement contemporary pedagogical philosophies, methods, and techniques, including

2.      Multimedia tools, to develop and deliver instruction in classroom and lab settings;

3.      Ability  to  develop  instructional  activities,  course  syllabi,  course  outlines,   and  other  necessary teaching materials;

4.      Ability to effectively use appropriate technology and equipment;

5.      Knowledge of online learning;

6.      Ability to work collegially with all individuals in the Tribal College setting;

7.      Ability to work effectively as a team member of LLTC,

8.      Ability to provide outstanding quality customer service and support to the LLTC and all stakeholders. 

EDUCATION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in English is required with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline. A Master’s in English is preferred. Candidates should have experience teaching at the college or university level. Other responsibilities include serving on campus committees and participating in related departmental and college activities.

The ideal candidate will be engaging, dedicated to students, and motivated by a strong commitment to the mission of Leech Lake Tribal College.