English Second Language Non-credit; ESLN Instructor, Tenure Track

About the Position

College of the Desert, a two‑year Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) located in the Coachella Valley, invites applications for two full‑time tenure‑track English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor positions. The instructor will plan, deliver, and assess courses that support student learning and advance the college’s mission of inclusion and equity.

• Classroom responsibilities
• Meet classes/laboratories/clinical setting on day and times assigned.
• Develop and implement instruction for each class/laboratory period which is consistent with the official course outline.
• Develop and distribute the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students course objectives, grading criteria, and classroom policies.
• Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.
• Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
• Supervise students in off‑campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructor’s load.
• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
• Evaluation of Students
• Evaluate students’ progress toward meeting course objectives; advise the students of course objectives, methods of evaluation and the results of the evaluation.
• Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion.
• Assign grades to students in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by the Education Code and Title V regulations for the State of California.
• Participate in the credit by examination program where applicable.
• Submit required administrative paperwork, including grade report forms, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Curriculum
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum as needed.
• Participate in the development of alternative teaching modalities.
• Student Advising
• Advise enrolled students on such matters as:
• Course content, scope, and meaning.
• Major course requirements for the degree or certificate.
• Learning skills
• Collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the courses or subject field.
• Career alternative/opportunities related to the subject field.
• Participate as a Faculty Advisor to student organizations or clubs.
• Professional Development
• Participate in required professional development activities.
• Continue to develop professional skills and knowledge.
• Participate in planning staff development programs.
• Participate in institutional research activities and grants.
• Attend/participate in professional conferences, seminars, or meetings.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Schedule, announce to students in all classes, and maintain office hours.
• Attend and participate in department/center meetings.
• Attend commencement ceremony.
• Participate in the process of Shared Governance by contributing to the academic community through committee work on the department, division, college and/or district level, or participate in other significant non‑classroom college, district, or community activities.
• Keep official records required by District policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures.
• Participate in supervision of student assistants and paraprofessionals.
• Participate in articulation activities and the coordination of inter‑divisional and intra‑divisional learning activities.
• Abide by departmental regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment.
• Advise administration of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions.
• Participate in advisory committee meetings as required.
• Consult with management on personnel needs; assist with position announcements, recruitment, and screening/interviewing committees.
• Participate in the tenure review process as assigned.
• Participate in the evaluation of regular faculty and adjunct faculty as assigned.
• Participate in mentoring of new faculty as assigned.
• Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement.