Part-Time Instructor of Non-Credit English Second Language; ESL - School of Language Arts

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Part‑Time Instructor of Non‑Credit English as a Second Language (ESL) – School of Language Arts and Education – Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College

The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94
Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22
Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Not Eligible for Benefits:
With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

The successful candidate will join an English as a Second Language program that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Bachelor’s degree in teaching English as a second language, or teaching English to speakers of other languages OR 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. OR bachelor’s degree with any of the majors specified above and one year of experience teaching English as a second language in an accredited institution.

Alternatively, possession of a full‑time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in English as a second language is acceptable.

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Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems, and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

• Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close‑up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time‑limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
• Enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

• Education and/or experience in teaching adult education English Language courses, preferably at the community college level.
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Teach English language life and work skills competencies for beginning through intermediate English for Life and Work courses; preparation of materials; grading student work; maintaining an effective classroom environment and workspace. Some teaching assignments may take place in area communities.
• Competent in new pedagogies, such as English Language, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and…