Part-Time ESL Instructor; Pool

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FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows:
Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Teach developmental English as Second Language courses, including writing, reading, and listening/speaking courses.

• Successful experience in teaching, or evidence of preparation to teach, the full range of English as a Second Language courses.
• Willingness to work in the Writing Center and the Reading and ESL Center.
• Ability to teach successfully with classroom-based instruction and to incorporate computer-assisted instruction both in the classroom and online.
• Ability to use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and engage students actively in learning.
• Ability to organize and explain materials for students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
• Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college.

• Possession of a Master’s or higher 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 AND Master’s or higher in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech or any foreign language OR the equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Note:

If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category). Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

• Degree Equivalence
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  The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.
• Academic Background Equivalence
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  The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, with equivalent breadth, depth, and rigor.
• Professional Achievement Equivalence
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  Substantial evidence demonstrating outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field.

Safety:
To promote a safe working and learning environment, employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near‑miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Employees may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Closes: 6/30/2026

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