Professor, English in Houston, Texas at San Jacinto College

Professor, English - South Campus

• Serve as an academic leader and mentor
• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous coursework that fosters critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and practical application of knowledge
• Create an abstract learning environment
• Assess student performance with fairness and clarity
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet all learning needs

• Contribute to curriculum development
• Uphold academic standards
• Inspire students to achieve their full potential as scholars and professionals

• Keeps up with developments in the field of study and online teaching practices.
• Demonstrates high academic and professional standards.
• Facilitates engaging, student-centered learning experiences that promote critical thinking and academic growth.
• Employs innovative teaching strategies to foster active learning and student participation.
• Creates a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages inquiry and collaboration.
• Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely, substantive, and actionable feedback through the Learning Management System (LMS) and other approved means.
• Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs.
• Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
• Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guideline.
• Designs and/or maintains course shells on LMS that meet the standards for accessibility, quality assurance, and regular and substantive interaction (RSI).

• Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through ongoing professional development activities.
• Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials that support students in meeting course objectives, accommodate varied learning styles, and promote active engagement.
• Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a continuous process of improvement and self-reflection.
• Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and higher education expectations relevant to instruction in the discipline and online learning.

• Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils.
• Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection.
• Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention.
• Participates in community and professional activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
• Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to teaching area
• Ability to demonstrate College values

• Master’s degree in a related field (English, Literature, Composition/Rhetoric, Reading) to the teaching discipline with preference given to 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in English or Literature.

• Distance-learning teaching experience

• College teaching experience
• High school and/or dual credit teaching experience
• Experience teaching developmental academic-level Reading and Writing

Salary Grade: MAST

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6290

Posting Close Date: 6/4/2026

Applicant Support:
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Cornerstone Support Team at 281-998-6387, option 3, or email cornerstonesupport@sjcd.edu.

Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you. You can review your application status by logging into the Cornerstone system.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies: Sandra Ramirez, VCHR Org/Talent Effectiveness, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504; 281-991-2659; Sandra.Ramirez@sjcd.edu