Part-Time ESL Instructor

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Description

Applications for Part-Time, Adjunct Instructor pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District. They will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Southwestern College is looking to hire a part-time instructor to teach credit and/or noncredit ESL via the in-person modality.

* The credit ESL program instructs students in academic English for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

* The noncredit ESL program instructs students in communicative English, computer skills, and VESL, among other areas.

Classes are offered at multiple campuses and community sites and in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online). We are currently looking specifically for in-person instructors.

Qualifications

Master's in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with a TESL emphasis, linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis, or education with a TESL emphasis

OR

Bachelor's in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, linguistics with a TESL certificate, applied linguistics with a TESL certificate, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate ANDMaster's in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech, or any foreign language.

Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the following areas:

* Academic ESL at the community college level

* Noncredit ESL (adult education, VESL)

* Face-to-face teaching experience and availability

* Distance education training and online teaching experience

* Student-centered, equitable, and inclusive teaching practices

* Working collaboratively in teams

* Supporting students in achieving their academic and career goals

Supplemental Information

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Academic Part-time - Instructional

All District employees must participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, which requires them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption.