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[hobgoblinn]

Kind of dropped off the face of the earth in mid-April. It was not because my script for script frenzy took off-- that also dropped mid month. No, I found out from a friend that there was a full time English Instructor position at Gateway, the local community college. I applied, got an interview with the selection committee and despite a very

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[sahiya]

I wish I could help, but I haven't had any experience interviewing in this world (yet). I did want to wish you the very best of luck! I've worked for a For Profit Nightmare myself, so I know how bad it can be.

[ljs]

Good luck!

I'd say three things:
*you'll likely be asked about your philosophy in teaching writing (what do you do about revision, etc). The Gateway website should have a course description for the class(es) you'd be asked to teach -- familiarize yourself with that.
*it's possible that they'll ask about your syllabi or lesson plans. Good idea to have a sample with you.
*ask them about support for writing classes. Is there a Writing Center? (You might be able to find out online if there is one -- if so, then ask how the Writing Center supports your teaching.)

[tx_cronopio]

Wow, this is great!

All LJS's comments are spot on.

Now -- I gather you've been working for one of the proprietaries? Those bastards.

Yeah, I'm working on this answer as well. I think you have to walk that fine line between never criticizing a former employee and taking advantage of the universal disdain for the proprietaries.

What I'm going with right now is some kind of, "while I agree that proprietary institutions fill an important niche in the market, I found that they were just not a good fit for me."

And if pressed, something vague about values. Hell, don't ask me, it ain't working for me either. What I want to say it that I would go work nights at Walmart before ever teaching for a proprietary school, but that's a bit too blatant, doncha think?

I think in this economy, they'll understand a good bit and won't need the whole wink and nudge. Just keep talking about Gateway's values and how they are more in line with your personal philosophy of education.

AND GOOD LUCK!