Part-Time English Instructor; Pool

Position Overview

Part‑time Associate Instructor position in the English department at West Valley College, Saratoga, CA.

• Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparation for in‑class or online/distance education activities, evaluation of students’ work, and consultation with students.
• Maintain accurate class records and submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due.
• Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices and maintain office hours each week at 0.5 hours per week per section.
• Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the District and college.
• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course and refer students to appropriate college sources for counseling and other student services.
• Work cooperatively within the college community and foster an environment that protects academic freedom and a positive working environment free from harassment, prejudice, and bias.
• Demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual.

• Education – Possess one of the following:
  • Master’s degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism; or
  • Valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in English; or
  • Equivalency of the above.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Submit an online application that includes a resume, unofficial copies of transcripts, and the District Equivalency Application if applicable. All sections of the application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly. Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives as needed. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.
• Travel expenses for the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Applications will remain in the online system for one year. Each year, part‑time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re‑submit an application.
• Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
• The district reserves the right to contact former, current, and most recent employers to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest that he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
• Prior to employment, the selected candidate must submit official transcripts.
• The district does not provide visa sponsorship.

West Valley‑Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Office of Human Resources, Attn:
Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone:  Fax:
Email: careers

Posting Number FY14/15-007

POOL
Open Date 04/29/2024
Open Until Filled Yes