Instructor, English (9 Month) (Full-time)

Instructor, English (9 Month) (Full-time)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus, NC

Job Type

Full-time Faculty

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

College Transfer

Opening Date

06/16/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Contract Term

9 Months

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Position Summary

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Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates are identified. The position will remain open until filled.

Anticipated start date: August 3, 2026.

The Instructor is responsible for the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of instruction in assigned courses across classroom, laboratory, hybrid, and online learning environments. The Instructor supports student learning and success while ensuring compliance with North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) standards, Martin Community College (MCC) policies and procedures, and applicable external regulatory bodies and accreditation requirements.

Instructional assignments may include day, evening, weekend, and online courses and require effective use of instructional technology, student assessment practices, and learning management systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Develop, organize, and deliver course instruction in accordance with approved curriculum standards and departmental guidelines.
• Prepare syllabi, lesson plans, instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities aligned with student learning outcomes.
• Utilize a variety of instructional methods and technologies to support diverse learning styles, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.
• Maintain course content, gradebooks, and instructional materials within the College's learning management system (LMS).
• Evaluate and revise instructional strategies and course materials based on assessment data, student performance, and program needs.

Assessment & Student Support

• Establish and apply fair, consistent, and transparent grading practices.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress using College-approved systems.
• Provide academic advising, mentoring, and instructional support to students as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Disability Services to implement approved accommodations.
• Address student concerns professionally and report unresolved issues or classroom incidents to the appropriate supervisor.

Administrative & Institutional Responsibilities

• Submit required reports, including attendance, grades, FTE, and progress reports, in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with students, supervisors, and colleagues using College-approved communication methods.
• Maintain regular office hours in accordance with departmental expectations.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation activities.
• Serve on college committees and attend faculty meetings, professional development activities, and institutional events, including graduation.

Professional Expectations

• Stay current in assigned academic discipline and instructional best practices.
• Complete all required institutional training, including FERPA, Title IX, and Campus Safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the College's mission.

Open Educational Resources (OER) / Affordable Educational Resources (AER)

• Where applicable and appropriate to the instructional program, the instructor is expected to support the College's commitment to affordability and access by evaluating, selecting, developing, and implementing Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or Affordable Educational Resources (AER). This includes:
• Investigating and utilizing OER/AER materials that align with approved curriculum standards and student learning outcomes.
• Collaborating with academic leadership and library services, as appropriate, to identify high-quality, accessible instructional resources.
• Ensuring that the use of OER/AER materials maintains academic rigor, instructional quality, and compliance with accreditation and program requirements.
• In programs or courses where OER/AER materials are not feasible, available, or appropriate due to licensure, accreditation, or curricular constraints, instructors may utilize traditional textbooks or publisher-supported resources in accordance with departmental guidelines.

Work Schedule

• Instructors are expected to maintain a regular on-campus schedule consistent with instructional assignments, departmental needs, and institutional responsibilities.
• Work hours may vary based on teaching assignments, student support requirements, and other instructional or college-related obligations.
• Instructors are required to be on campus a minimum of 30 hours per week, with certain duties and responsibilities necessitating more than 30 on-campus hours at various times during the academic term.
• The remaining 10 hours of the standard 40-hour work week may be completed either on campus or at another approved location. This time is expected to be dedicated to instructional preparation and support activities, including but not limited to:
• Developing and updating face-to-face, blended, hybrid, and/or online course materials, resources, and learning activities.
• Grading assignments and recording grades and attendance.
• Collaborating with colleagues, business and industry partners, local education agencies (LEAs), and instructors from other institutions.
• Engaging in activities that support high-quality, rigorous instruction and promote student success and completion.

Other Important Duties

• Participate in pre-registration, registration, and other enrollment-related activities as needed.
• Prepare, compile, and distribute reports, correspondence, and other instructional or administrative documentation.
• Support student readiness for employment, transfer, and/or continuing education through instructional and advising activities.
• Request, order, and manage instructional supplies and materials in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Provide instructional coverage for other faculty, as needed and appropriate.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and relevance of instructional content and teaching methods; revise lesson design; and participate in the selection of textbooks and instructional materials, including submitting requests for library resources as appropriate.
• Serve as a point of contact between students and College administration to support communication and issue resolution.
• Assist with student recruitment, outreach, and retention initiatives.
• Plan, oversee, and participate in instructional field trips or experiential learning activities, where appropriate.
• Participate in college committees, meetings, and recruitment activities as part of the required 40-hour work week, whether conducted on or off campus.
• Maintain an established on-campus schedule consistent with instructional and departmental expectations.
• Complete required professional development and training as assigned by the Division Chair, accreditation or regulatory bodies, the Chief Academic Officer, and/or Human Resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the College's mission.

Education/Experience Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in English or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English from a regionally accredited institution
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ability to effectively teach courses in both face-to-face and online learning environments.

Preferred:

• While a master's degree in English is required, preference will be given to candidates who also possess at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communications to support potential teaching assignments in COM courses.
• Community college teaching experience.

Additional Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle for College-related travel, as required.
• Ability to teach and support diverse student populations across multiple instructional formats and locations, including the MCC Main Campus, service area high schools, online courses, and other assigned instructional sites.
• Ability and willingness to travel to assigned instructional locations and adjust work location based on instructional needs.

Martin Community College is considered a State agency and is part of the NC Teachers and State Employees Retirement System. Full-time employees are eligible for State Health Plan Medical coverage. Supplemental benefits are provided through NCFlex. Supplemental Retirement is provided through Empower. Full-time faculty employees are eligible for longevity and are extended holiday pay, Sick Leave, FMLA, Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave, and Community Service/Child Involvement Leave.

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Do you possess a valid drivers license?

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Do you possess a master's degree in English or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English from a regionally accredited institution?

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Employer Martin Community College

Address 1161 Kehukee Park Road

Williamston, North Carolina, 27892

Phone 252-789-0224

Website http://martincc.edu