English Composition Faculty

The position will begin in January 2027 with the potential for continuing appointment and full professor rank. The Communications Division is committed to creating an accessible environment in which every student feels supported and empowered to learn. Candidates who have a strong desire to contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Teaching load (15 credit hours a semester/30 annually) primarily consisting of first-semester composition courses and co-requisite support courses, and second-semester composition courses Participation in college committees, instructional planning, curricular review, and assessment Currency in disciplinary trends, pedagogical innovations, and best practices within assigned instructional area(s) Collaboration with faculty, staff, administration, and community in accordance with the core values of West Shore Community College Meeting contractual obligations as designated in the West Shore Community College Instructional Agreement Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition or related field from an accredited institution College-level teaching experience in English composition Experience teaching writers at varying skill levels Ability to teach in multiple instructional modalities (face-to-face, blended, hybrid, HyFlex, and/or online) Commitment to the comprehensive community college mission To be the best fit for this position, you will: Possess community college teaching experience. Show demonstrated commitment to building positive, collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners. Have experience teaching multimodal composition and supporting students’ development digital literacy skills. Be experienced with curriculum development and assessment. Salary range: $49,638 - $104,074, commensurate with qualifications West Shore Community College: The College is in a beautiful four-season recreational area near the shore of Lake Michigan and serves a multi-county district. The College is uniquely positioned with beautiful facilities, up-to-date technology, and no debt. West Shore Community College offers a comprehensive general education curriculum designed to meet the needs of students transferring to senior institutions. WSCC offers a student-centered and team-based atmosphere with a staff that is dedicated to excellence in serving students’ learning needs. Collegial and interdisciplinary relationships are expectations of all WSCC employees. Visit our website at www.westshore.edu for more information. Application requirements: For best consideration, submit the materials below by September 28, 2026, to our online portal at www.westshore.edu/employment . Review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. West Shore Community College application Letter of application specifically addressing the areas of responsibility and qualifications (above) Curriculum vitae or resumé Unofficial transcripts (official will be required if an offer is made) West Shore Community College is a drug-free employer, and the final offer will be contingent on drug testing. West Shore Community College is an equal opportunity employer.