Summary

Nassau Community College (NCC), part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is hiring a full-time English Instructor in Garden City, NY. The current negotiated salary under the collective bargaining agreement is $66,173.00. The application deadline is November 22, 2026. NCC is a diverse, multi-cultural campus and an equal employment opportunity employer; all vacancies are filled pending budget approval.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach courses including but not limited to English
• Plan and deliver curriculum in classrooms, laboratories, and/or practicums, ensuring students acquire the essential skill sets and objectives stated in departmental course outlines
• Ensure instruction is meaningful and assessment-based so students may be observed and evaluated
• Monitor students’ progress, keep grade records, and provide relevant assessment data to the department in a timely manner
• Use appropriate terminology and technology to communicate with students and provide academic support
• Comply with College policies and procedures
• Meet all current and future contractual obligations and maintain a positive, professional learning/work environment for students, faculty, and staff

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in English, Composition/Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Journalism, English/Education, TESOL, or a related multi-disciplinary field — including but not limited to African American Studies, American Studies, or Comparative Literature — with English Literature or Composition as one of the principal concentrations
• Three (3) years of college experience teaching Writing courses within the past five (5) years, with the terminal degree substituting for one (1) year of college teaching experience
• Experience using online databases and search engines

Specific courses may require additional qualifications, including but not limited to:

• Experience teaching Developmental Composition within the past five (5) years at an accredited college/university
• A certificate in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or TESOL (unless the Master’s degree is in Applied Linguistics or TESOL)
• Three (3) years’ experience teaching ESL courses at an accredited college/university in the past five (5) years to adult learners of English
• Experience teaching ENG101 or equivalent for three (3) semesters within the past five (5) years at an accredited college/university
• Twelve (12) completed graduate credits in the field of Literature at an accredited institution, and/or one or more of the following: (a) publications such as articles in scholarly journals, texts, poems, short stories, novels, or other creative works directly relating to Literature; (b) attendance and participation in college/university-level professional organizations, including conferences, colloquia, panels, or workshops directly relating to Literature; or (c) completion of a project involving scholarly research, curriculum development, or creative endeavor directly relating to Literature

All faculty must also have experience with the College’s current Learning Management, email, and video conferencing systems, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite. All certifications/licenses must be current and valid, and all academic degrees/certificates must be from accredited U.S. colleges/universities. All faculty must meet the College’s minimum qualifications to teach distance learning courses.

How to Apply

If you qualify and wish to apply, include the following — all three items are necessary for your submission to be reviewed:

1. Cover letter
2. Updated resume
3. A brief statement on your teaching philosophy

Original listing:
Nassau Community College Job Posting: Full-Time Instructor – English