Developmental Education Instructor
Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL
Salary: $40,000
Duties/Responsibilities:
A degree in the appropriate academic discipline is the minimum requirement for teaching at DACC. Teaching experience in higher education, especially at a community college, is strongly desired. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the integration of technology and alternative delivery systems of instruction, who are committed to student success and to the use of outcomes assessment to improve teaching and learning, and who are committed to working in a multicultural and diverse environment. The standard teaching load is 15 credit hours each semester. Faculty positions are tenure track and available for Fall Semester, 2008.
Requirements:
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Education; minimum 5 years of post-secondary Developmental Education teaching experience in a community college setting; demonstrated effectiveness in the instruction of at least two (2) of the following areas: basic English, writing, reading and various study strategy skills, basic college mathematics and pre-algebra; demonstrated knowledge of online teaching platforms, capability to develop online courses, and a minimum of 3 years experience teaching online courses; excellent written and oral communication skills; dedicated to student learning; knowledge of the pedagogy of Developmental Education instruction; knowledge of ADA compliance regulations; demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds; demonstrated ability to use and apply alternative instructional delivery systems to enhance learning; experienced in curriculum development and learning assessment; demonstrated ability to work with students and fellow staff members in a strong teaching and learning environment; demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple tasks; demonstrated knowledge of computers and proficiency in Microsoft Word; familiarity with Excel, Access and PowerPoint is a plus. Desired qualifications include a Master's Degree in Education; the ability to easily assimilate into a community college environment; ability to assist Lead Instructor in textbook adoptions and original text materials; background in college committee membership; usable knowledge of Excel, Access and PowerPoint; experience with Datatel resources.
Start Date: August 2008
Posting Dates: Opens: April 1, 2008; closes: August, 2008.
Submit the Following:
Applicants should submit a college employment application for full consideration, a letter of application which highlights qualifications for the position, transcripts, and 3 letters of reference from individuals who are knowledgeable of the applicant's background and experience. Address applications to Ms. Rebecca Schlecht, Director of Human Resources, Danville Area Community College, 2000 E. Main St., Danville, IL 61832-5199. An application can be downloaded from our web site at
www.dacc.edu/hr or call 217-443-8757. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.The College reserves the right to extend searches or to retract positions advertised.
The College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with experience and/or interest in sharing their skills in an ethnically and culturally diverse setting to apply.
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Rebecca S. Schlecht
Address: 2000 East Main Street
City: Danville
State: IL
Zip: 61832-5199