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English - Composition I: Expository Writing (PGCPS)

Employer
Prince George's Community College
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Aug 15, 2019
Adjunct Faculty

Position Title

English - Composition I: Expository Writing (PGCPS)

Position Type

Faculty

Department

English

FLSA

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Fixed Term/Tenure Track

Grade

...

Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range

Union/Non Union

Job Description Summary

The Prince George’s County Public Schools and Prince George’s Community College Dual Enrollment Expansion Plan is designed to offer college courses in the PGCPS high schools using PGCPS teachers or adjunct professors to teach the courses. This pilot phase will begin in Fall 2019. Select teachers must meet the minimum qualifications and criteria for the discipline offered. In addition, teachers must be available to teach at one of the following high schools in the morning; Friendly High School or Surrattsville High School.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree or equivalent* with a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours in English. Twenty-four undergraduate hours of English may be substituted for the 9 graduate hours if the applicant has taught English full-time at the high school or college level for two years. (* Satisfactory completion of 30 semester hours or more of relevant academic study in an accredited doctoral program may, at the discretion of the Dean, be determined to meet this requirement.)

Criteria

CRITERIA :The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process.

  1. Extent and relevance of graduate educational preparation in the areas of anticipated teaching assignments.
  2. Extent and relevance of teaching and tutoring experience to anticipated teaching assignment.
  3. Extent and relevance of non-teaching professional experience to anticipated teaching assignments. Example: continuing education, professional training and development, scholarly activity and/or writing.
  4. Evidence of readiness and/or willingness to use technology in the classroom.
  5. Evidence of ability to teach effectively within, and contribute positively to, a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population and campus environment.
  6. Evidence of current theory and practice in the discipline.


Job Requirements

  1. Degree from an accredited institution.
  2. Documentation of experience and performance required. Unofficial transcripts must accompany application for teaching positions. Official transcripts of academic work required upon an offer of employment.
  3. Availability to accept teaching assignments during weekday morning hours.
  4. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
  5. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
  6. A background investigation will be conducted prior to offer of employment. A signed authorization for release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.


Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Posting Number

ADJ14411/12

Open Date

08/15/2019

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Background Check Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit a cover letter of interest, a detailed resume/cv listing qualifications, and experience. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum qualification and criteria listed because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Candidates for teaching positions who are invited for an interview may be asked to do a teaching demonstration.

To apply, teachers must be available to teach at one of the following high schools in the morning; Friendly High School or Surrattsville High School.

A limited background investigation will be conducted prior to offer of employment. A signed authorization for release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Master’s Degree or equivalent* with a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours in English? Twenty-four undergraduate hours of English may be substituted for the 9 graduate hours if the applicant has taught English full-time at the high school or college level for two years.
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please describe in detail the extent and relevance of graduate educational preparation to anticipated teaching assignments.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Please describe in detail the extent and relevance of your teaching experience to anticipated teaching assignments.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Please describe in detail the extent and relevance of your non-teaching professional experience to anticipated teaching assignments.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Please provide detailed evidence of readiness and/or willingness to use technology in the classroom.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Please provide detailed evidence of your ability to teach effectively within, and contribute positively to, a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population and campus environment.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * Please provide detailed evidence of current theory and practice in the discipline.

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * Are you a current Prince George's Community College adjunct?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Name the high school where you are currently employed.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Transcripts
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Recommendation from high school principal or content area supervisor
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1
  2. Letter of Recommendation 2


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