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Adjunct - EnglishKirkwood Community College • Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
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Adjunct - English

Adjunct - English

Kirkwood Community College • Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description
Location : Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 02517
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Communication/English/Media
Opening Date: 07/09/2025

JOB GOAL:
To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,304 per credit hour.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Kirkwood Community College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor of English to teach Composition I and II during the Fall 2025 semester on the Cedar Rapids Main Campus. This position involves in-person instruction of foundational writing courses that emphasize academic writing, critical thinking, and rhetorical analysis.

There is a strong possibility for the instructor to teach additional courses in subsequent semesters.

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
  • Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
  • Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
  • Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
  • Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Constant (67-100%)
  • Effectively organize and teach curriculum in accordance with established syllabi for Composition I and II.
  • Deliver in-person instruction and engage students in reading, writing, and critical analysis.
  • Prepare syllabi, evaluate student work, and provide timely and constructive feedback.
  • Refer students to appropriate college support services as needed.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
  • Represent the college in a positive and professional manner.
  • Support a welcoming, inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Meet institutional expectations for class attendance, grading, and assessment.
  • Respond promptly to student and administrative communications.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A conferred Master's degree by date of appointment from an accredited institution with:
    • At least 12 graduate hours in a combination of English, Communication, Creative Writing, Journalism, Literature, Speech, Technical Writing, or English Education coursework.
    • At least 6 of the 12 graduate hours must be in English or Communication.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
  • Experience teaching Composition I and II at the college level.
  • Familiarity with community college teaching environments.
  • Graduate coursework in writing instruction or pedagogy.
  • Experience working with English Language Learners.
  • Writing center or tutoring experience.

EEO/AA STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov.
WHY KIRKWOOD:Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

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