Full-Time Special Term Contract Instructor - English Composition

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Position: Full-time STC Faculty Position - Composition

Discipline: English Composition

Department: Language and Literature

Campuses: Newtown, Upper Bucks, Lower Bucks

Bucks County Community College invites applications for a Full-Time Special Term Contract Instructor position in English Composition within the School of Language & Literature for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The successful candidate will teach all levels of English Composition courses on campus during the day, ranging from foundational writing sections to honors courses. Classes could be at Newtown, Bristol, or Perkasie campus locations. 

Responsibilities include planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality classroom instruction based on the approved course outline by selecting and utilizing a variety of approved course materials. The faculty member will employ teaching methods that engage diverse student populations, demonstrating an enthusiasm for cultivating academic excellence across both standard and honors curricula. 

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across multiple instructional modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

Major Job Duties

• Knowledge of course development, instruction, and evaluation. Knowledgeable in student learning using appropriate methods.

• Conduct an engaging classroom based on the course outline.

• Motivate students by demonstrating sensitivity to concerns and actively involving students in classroom discussions and/or activities.

• Make arrangements for equipment and supplies, or other activities as needed.

• Complete all course assessments as required.

• Use technology to enhance teaching/learning in the classroom.

• Participating in the assessment process

• Maintaining current knowledge of the professional discipline

• Maintaining appropriate expertise and competence through continuing professional development

• Attend Fall and Spring Inservice session and professional development requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree. in English, Composition/Rhetoric, or M.F.A. in Creative Writing 

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant teaching experience

Preferred Qualification

• Community College teaching experience

Appointment Term

August 15, 2026 (Special Term Contract) 2026–2027 academic year

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the College will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with College policies.

Benefits

Bucks County Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; participation in a 403(b) retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; tuition waivers and tuition assistance; access to the wellness center; on-campus dining; and free parking. 

We are proud to be an organization that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. 

Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.