English Faculty

id='p2231_'>English Faculty JobID: 2231

Position Type:

Faculty Full Time

Date Posted:

7/1/2026

Location:

Rock Valley College

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Position Title: Faculty (English)

Department: English (ENG)

Division: Communication and Humanities (COH)

Employee Status: Full-time (nine-months) Tenure Track (beginning Fall 2026)

Group: Faculty (FAC)

Date Available: Fall 2026

FSLA: Exempt

ICCB Classification: Teaching Faculty

Updated: January 2025, October 2025, July 2026

Application Deadline: July 9, 2026

Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Dean of Communications and Humanities

Supervision Exercised: None

Job Summary

Teach assigned classes and perform related activities to classroom instruction.

Rock Valley seeks a dynamic and passionate full-time Instructor of English Composition to join our Communications and Humanities Divisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in English composition, fostering a positive learning environment, and engaging students in the development of their writing skills. This position is ideal for individuals dedicated to promoting academic excellence and student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.

• Meet classes at assigned times.
• Plan course content and assign appropriate course work.
• Maintain student records.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades.
• Revise course outlines, objectives, and catalog information as needed.
• Select appropriate texts and teaching materials.
• Maintain office hours convenient for students.
• Prepare course/class reports as required.
• Attend and participate in conferences related to teaching area; membership in appropriate professional organizations is recommended.
• Submit budget requests and written narrative when appropriate.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field.
• Attend required meetings (faculty, division, in-service training, etc.)
• Assist in student learning outcomes assessment at the course, program, and institution level.
• Assist in short-range and long-range planning.
• Demonstrate lifelong learning through the reading of latest research and journal articles.
• Attendance and participation in conferences related to teaching area and membership in appropriate professional organizations is recommended.
• Adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and any and policies or laws that govern higher education at Rock Valley College.
• Participate in division, college, advisory committees, and community activities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in English with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of English composition theories and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage and inspire a diverse student population.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and learning management systems.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in classroom, lab classroom, and office settings.

Physical Demands

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.

Additional Information:

Applicants are encouraged to submit the following materials electronically at http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/employment. For top consideration, please ensure your electronic application includes the following:

• Letter of application that specifically addresses

• How you are qualified for the position described above

• A brief statement of your teaching style and philosophy

• A brief statement of your understanding of the role of a faculty member at the community college level

• Three letters of recommendation

• Unofficial transcripts of all completed college-level work. Offer to hire will require official transcripts.