Writing and Literature Full-Time Instructor

Description

Compensation: $60,273.29 plus excellent benefits including generous employer contributions to medical, dental and vision premiums, and participation in the Oregon PERS retirement system.

We offer an opportunity for…

A collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Instructor, Writing and Literature [Full-Time]. This Instructor is a lifelong learner, who is responsible for creating, assessing, and continuously improving the policies, processes, and practices necessary to: facilitate equitable student learning and success; deliver excellent service; and, accomplish the work of the Instructional Services division. This division includes the departments of Academic Pathways, Teaching and Learning Foundations, and Community and Workforce Partnerships.

This full-time faculty role reports directly to the Vice President of Instructional Services, in the Arts, Culture and Communication Pathway. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and be driven by a genuine desire to advance the College’s Mission and Priorities. Accordingly, the Instructor will provide excellent service with a focus on closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment, and will work to promote inclusive prosperity throughout the Columbia Gorge region.

The Instructor will primarily teach and participate in college activities on campus in The Dalles and Hood River. Online and remote-synchronous instruction may also be assigned. Contract begins September 1, 2026. 

Who we are…

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting an academic and social environment that serves the evolving needs of the vibrant and diverse communities across its district and beyond. The College aims to foster an inclusive and equitable climate where employees and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We understand these values are foundational to our mission and are critical to ensure the well-being of the communities in our service area. As a college CGCC commits to being accountable to communities who have been historically excluded from higher education, and to the land in the area it serves. Candidates from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Mission: CGCC prioritizes equitable access to education, empowers all students through learning, and drives inclusive prosperity throughout our community. 

Vision: As an institution of higher education, CGCC innovates and excels, champions equity and inclusion, and nurtures belonging among our students, employees, and the community.

Priorities:

Ensuring equitable access to education

Advancing equitable student learning and educational outcomes

Fostering economic growth, inclusive prosperity, and a thriving community

Guiding Principles: Open Communication, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Equity and Inclusion.

Where we are…

Columbia Gorge Community College serves a diverse region in north-central Oregon and south-central Washington. CGCC acknowledges we are on the homelands of the Confederated Tribe of the Yakama Nation and neighboring tribes as well as the 14 bands along the Inchi I’wana (Columbia River). Our main campus is within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in The Dalles, Oregon. We also have a beautiful site in the city of Hood River.    

What the area offers…

Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, our College offers more than just a job; it offers a unique lifestyle. Imagine waking up to stunning mountain views, enjoying outdoor adventures in your backyard, and being part of a tight-knit community dedicated to educational equity and innovation. 

As a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and situated near the end of the Oregon Trail, the Columbia Gorge has a rich history. Much of the area is connected to agriculture, with large acreages of wheat fields, cherry, pear, and apple orchards. There are also dozens of world-class vineyards, wineries, and breweries that, together with outdoor recreation, have created a strong hospitality and tourism industry.

Organizations like Comunidades, The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Washington Gorge Action Programs, and The Next Door are representative of the groups that span the Gorge area to provide community resources and leadership. Manufacturing, technology, and IT companies are expanding rapidly in the area, which is home to companies such as Insitu, Tofurky, Cardinal Glass, Sagetech, HoodTech, and Google. Portland is roughly an hour away, with its various urban attractions and access to international travel.

What you will do…

• Facilitate, assess and maintain records of learning of students in the classroom, lab, learning center, or other instructional setting, including online and remote modalities, using approved course content and outcome guides.
• Prepare, distribute, and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices, as appropriate.
• Advise students on matters of program goals and course requirements, including in scheduled office hours.
• Engage in regular professional growth activity, which includes participation in scheduled in-service and professional development activities.
• Participate as a team member in departmental meetings and planning activities, including development of budget, curriculum, and quarterly academic schedule.
• Evaluate educational materials and equipment and assist in the procurement of instructional materials and equipment as related to program need.
• Serve as a member of college-wide committees and other related activities, as requested.
• Support dual credit instruction through collaboration with Student Services and high school partners.
• Represent the college and the program to the community, business, public agencies and other organizations in a professional manner.
• Responsible for departmental equipment; participate in periodic inventory, and provide for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate to the department.
• Promote their courses and programs for student recruitment, including support for advanced college credit activities.
• Maintain college safety standards in work area, classrooms and labs.
• Develop and use intercultural fluency to support community-led advancement across the college's service area
• Use culturally responsive practices to benefit students, employees, and communities with historically marginalized identities
• Dismantle systems and barriers in order to achieve equitable student success
• Perform other related duties to meet load requirements, as assigned by the Vice President of Instructional Services or their designee.

What you bring….

• Knowledge of subject matter in the assigned teaching area.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills.  
• Ability to work with others and manage conflict.
• Ability to model and practice the college’s Guiding Principles of Open Communication, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Equity and Inclusion.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements….

MFA, MA, or PhD in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or equivalent interdisciplinary degree (e.g., Comparative Literature, American Studies, Humanities, Linguistics) with a minimum of 30 upper-division and graduate quarter credit hours in Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, or a combination of the two, with a minimum of 9 graduate quarter credit hours in these areas. Degree earned from an accredited university, and the candidate must be eligible to teach in the United States.

Preferred Experience….

• Minimum of two years teaching in related area.  
• Experience teaching lower division college courses in Writing and Literature. 
• Experience teaching online using a Learning Management System (LMS), videoconferencing technology (Zoom), and HyFlex or other modalities.
• Spanish language bilingual.

Position information

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. 

Open until filled. An initial review of applications begins January 23, 2026.

Starting salary is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Please include a resume, and letter of interest with your application materials