Corequisite Community of Practice Leader

Per the NFA Contract, Article 9, TMCC is announcing to all eligible Academic and Administrative faculty that a need exists for a Corequisite Community of Practice Leader.

Date

June 9, 2023

Description

The Community of Practice Leader will assist the English Department Chair and Coordinator with the following support as related to the planning, curriculum development, faculty training, and assessment processes related to the English Corequisite course.

Scope of Work

The assignment will begin July 1, 2023 and will end June 30, 2024. This position will entail approximately 210 hours per year over the fall and spring semesters and summer work as needed. This additional assignment is not automatically renewed annually.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

  1. Conduct research into best practices for Corequisite English Composition pedagogy, share research findings, and provide opportunities for professional development with the Department.
  2. Provide support to part-time faculty teaching ENG 100 in conjunction with the Department Coordinator on an as- needed basis.
  3. Coordinate with the Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC) on tutor training for the ENG 100 sections as needed.
  4. Assist TLC and English faculty in the recruitment of qualified tutors.
  5. Maintain currency of Canvas Tutor Training course, making updates as necessary, and also work to support faculty using embedded tutors.
  6. Assist with the facilitation of tutor visits to English 100 classes, and act as a general liaison between the TLC and English department.
  7. Attend any NSHE-sponsored meetings or system-wide trainings.
  8. Work with the Chair and Department Coordinator to develop strategies to increase retention rates.
  9. Assist Chair and Coordinator with disseminating and implementing course content developed by Co-Req OER Curriculum Developers, as is feasible and appropriate.
  10. Maintain ENG 100 Sandbox on Canvas.
  11. Write reports as required.
  12. Other duties agreed to with the Dean and the Chair.

Qualifications

  • Current TMCC English faculty.
  • Five years full time teaching experience in English Composition. Minimum of one year experience teaching in a Corequisite English model.
  • Be familiar with the English Department Corequisite Philosophy and Plans.
  • Have knowledge and proven skills for generating strategies for implementing tutoring for writing.
  • Have experience with curriculum development.

Compensation

3 credits of reassigned time per semester (6 credits/year total) or monetary equivalent.

Reports To

English Department Chair

Application Process

Interested faculty will submit a letter of interest describing special qualifications and background information no later than 5 p.m. on June 26, 2023.

The letter should be addressed to Natalie Russell, Dean of Liberal Arts. NOTE: Administrative faculty must include a documented plan for separation of the additional assignment work from regular work time.

Selection Process

The Dean of Liberal Arts will notify applicants of the hiring decision on or before June 27, 2023