Part-time Faculty Pool: English Second Language; ESL - Noncredit

Part-time Faculty Pool:
English as a Second Language (ESL - Noncredit)

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number:

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Noncredit

Open pool for academic year Additional Compensation for Doctorate

Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not just your ordinary community college - we are pioneers of change, ready to redefine the educational landscape and set new standards for excellence. This description provides an overview of the part-time ESL noncredit instructional opportunity and its requirements.

This is a part-time instructional assignment in the Noncredit Department at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Adult Education and Noncredit. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of English courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policy
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments
• Perform tasks needed for student records, e.g., submit grades on time to admissions and records

Required:

• A Bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second language, or teaching English to speakers of other languages OR
• A Bachelor's degree in education, English, linguistics, applied linguistics, any foreign language, composition, bilingual bicultural studies, reading, or speech AND a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
  , which may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor OR
• A Bachelor's degree with any of the majors specified in the previous bullets AND one year of experience teaching ESL in an accredited institution AND a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
  , which may be completed concurrently during the first two years of employment as a noncredit instructor OR
• Possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in ESL
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting duties, staff shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience in the field
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments

How to Apply:

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.
• Diversity Statement:
  The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. Applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and describe how your experience would contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please limit to one page.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation by an approved organization.
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants seeking equivalency)

Only the required documentation listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information: Applicants deemed highly qualified will be invited to oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits: Sick leave accrual for part-time hourly faculty applies (one hour of sick leave for every 20 hours of paid service).

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and TB tested at their own expense prior to the start of employment. All new employees must verify identity and right to work in the United States. Offers are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

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