Job Details

Assistant Professor English

Position Number: 6857245
Location: Bend, OR
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English and Literature

Assistant Professor English

Position Number: B1221PD
Starting Wage/Salary: $61,560 - $72,009 (subject to change due to current faculty negotiations)
Close Date: 02/15/2026

Primary Purpose:

The Assistant Professor of English provides instruction to students in transfer-level composition courses and literature. They also direct student discussion and evaluate student performance in the classroom in accordance with Humanities Department guidelines and curricula. In addition, this position develops curriculum, assesses student learning, and provides student advising. Instruction is for students in exploratory coursework or an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree program. The Assistant Professor of English would also have the opportunity to teach literature classes 1 - 3 times per academic year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide instruction in composition and literature courses primarily in person, using established course outcomes. This includes lecturing and guiding in-class writing activities, providing individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day (including early morning), evening, or weekend and could include classes taught on any of the four campuses COCC serves, teaching co-requisite and composition courses on Zoom, and teaching developmental literacy courses in person. Instructor will have the opportunity to teach asynchronous online composition courses 1 - 3 times each academic year.
Provide student advising and assistance in areas of course selection, career planning, job placement and employment follow-up.
Hold at least five scheduled office hours per week for student help sessions and program assistance.
Utilize College tools and resources, including the Learning Management System and Student Accessibility Services software, to support teaching activities as appropriate.
Participate in department meetings, curriculum revision, course assessment, program assessment, and program review.
Engage in regular professional growth activities, remain current in the field, and maintain current credentials or licensures as required by the program.
Participate in service to the college. This may include participating in College committees, taskforces, peer teams, or other activities.
Provide meaningful, professional service to the community, businesses, public agencies, and other organizations.
Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

Thorough knowledge in the field of composition based on education and/or experience in the field, as well as demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
Thorough knowledge in a field of literature based on education and/or experience in the field, as well as demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
Ability to adapt and use a variety of teaching and assessment techniques including the use of technology to enhance student success.
Ability to observe, direct, and oversee students ensuring safety in the classroom or laboratory.
Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite: various course management systems; technology to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses; and other technology used in the instruction setting.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, staff, and community members.
Ability to provide services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual preference or marital status.
Willingness to travel and or teach at various hours and campus locations, as required.
Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and the willingness to work as a member of a team with faculty.
Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Masters Degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or other relevant field from an accredited institution; or a minimum of 30 quarter hours (20 semester hours) of graduate credit in academic courses in the field of the primary teaching assignment.

Experience:

One year of successful college teaching experience in composition or evidence for the potential for excellence in teaching.
One year of successful college teaching experience in Native American literature and/ or African literature or graduate credit in academic courses in those fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

Two years college teaching experience in college-level composition courses
Two years college teaching experience in Native American literature and/ or African literature, or graduate credit in academic courses in those fields

To apply, visit https://jobs.cocc.edu/postings/11808

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCCs EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.