English Second Language; ESL) Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Community College

Position Overview

English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool)

Location:

Madera Community College Campus, Madera, CA

Start Date:

To be determined – part of continuous recruitment pool; applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

• Teaching a part-time schedule of ESL courses as assigned.
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face‑to‑face, online, and/or hybrid formats.
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adhering to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record.
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives.
• Providing course syllabi to students.
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy.
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed.
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, including socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Master’s degree 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 degree 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, and a Master’s degree in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech or any foreign language; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Related work and professional experience.
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including students with disabilities.
• Experience with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities.
• Experience facilitating multicultural and cross‑cultural communication with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under‑prepared and high‑need students at the community college.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other technologies used to provide high‑quality instruction and support to students.
• Certification to teach online classes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Knowledge of current assessment…