English Instructor

DESCRIPTION

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is seeking a full-time, tenure-track instructor to join our collegial and collaborative community of faculty, staff, and students, and a dynamic and friendly English department. This position will be located at the main campus in Ukiah and teach primarily in Ukiah, at our North County Center (Willits), and online.

The English department serves all degree-seeking and English-for-transfer students. The department serves all campus centers (satellite locations), many high schools in the district and, offers courses online.

The English department has worked diligently to create curriculum and instructional practices to address the changes required by AB705 and AB1705. We seek applicants who share our commitment to meeting students where they are and supporting them in their academic development.

We are looking for an exceptional instructor and colleague who can help us provide inclusive, engaging, and innovative learning environments for our students. We seek diverse candidates who bring new perspectives and experiences to enrich our educational community. Our department includes six full-time and twenty-five part-time faculty.

Mendocino College is committed to dismantling systemic and structural racism through equity-minded and anti-racist teaching practices. Mendocino College is a Hispanic Serving Institution and seeks candidates with the cultural knowledge to serve our Latinx students.

Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./mission

ASSIGNMENT:

This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The annual teaching load is 510 lecture hours, 680 lab hours, or a combination of the above. The annual work year includes 166 instructional days and nine professional development/flex days. The start date for this position will be August 14, 2026. This assignment may include day, evening, and weekend classes, as well as travel to, and instruction at, off-campus centers within the District.

We recommend downloading this job announcement as you prepare your application materials for submission. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the screening committee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Through the online portal, submit the following documents:

* Completed online application;

* Cover Letter, including a brief introduction and state of unique qualifications for this position (not to exceed 500 words);

* Resume/CV including education experience, professional organizations and accomplishments;

* List three (3) professional or academic references who can speak to your qualifications for the position and their contact information (personal references will not be accepted);

* Photo copies of all transcripts; a foreign transcript evaluation must be attached if applicable. Official copies of transcripts are required upon employment;

* During the supplemental questions section of the application you will be required to answer the three (3) questions below. We recommend you prepare your answers before completing the application.

* Mendocino College is committed to supporting all students with equity-minded teaching practices. Describe your experiences creating dynamic and engaging in-person learning environments that meet the needs of students with a variety of learning needs and from a variety of backgrounds.

* Describe your experience effectively teaching online, including how you meet accessibility standards and support different learning needs. If you haven't taught online, describe how you plan to practice best online teaching practices.

* Discuss your contributions to collegialityin an educational setting.

If meeting the state mandated minimum qualifications based on equivalency, complete the MLCCD equivalency application and include all supporting documents. Applications found at:

MLCCD - Equivalency Form and Instructions

Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Compensation is dependent on education…