Instructor, English Second Language; ESL

THE POSITION

Coastline College is seeking a full‑time, equity‑minded, tenure‑track faculty member in English as a Second Language (ESL) beginning Fall 2026. The primary teaching assignment involves all areas of ESL. The role also includes curriculum and program development; in department, division, and college committees; leadership within the department and institution; collaboration across disciplines; leveraging student support resources; participation in ongoing professional development.

The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, or off‑campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate embraces the mission of Coastline College and the Coast Community College District, with a commitment to inspirational, innovative, and meaningful learning experiences for a diverse and changing community, preparing students for success in post‑secondary, career and technical, and lifelong educational opportunities.

Coastline College serves a diverse student population of approximately 19,361 students across multiple instructional modalities, including online and in‑person formats. In the 2024‑25 academic year, the College awarded 1,225 degrees and 610 certificates while achieving strong end‑of‑term retention and course success rates.

The College’s student body reflects the dynamic racial and ethnic diversity of the region. Of enrolled students, 28.9% identify as Hispanic Latinx, 23.0% as Asian, 7.7% as Black African American, 25.3% as White, 4.2% as Two or More Races, 0.5% as American Indian Alaska Native, and 0.5% as Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander. An additional 1.5% identify as Filipino, while 25.3% of students are reported as unknown or unreported.

As a designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution and Asian‑American and Native‑American Pacific‑Islander‑Serving Institution, Coastline College affirms its ongoing commitment to equity, access, and student success.

Coastline College’s ESL Department includes both English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Learning (ELL) programs.

The ESL Program provides a comprehensive, academic English program for non‑native English speakers who seek to improve skills in reading, writing, grammar, listening, and speaking. The program prepares non‑native English speakers for regular collegiate classes, college degrees, and vocational training programs. It is also suitable for those who wish to improve English language skills for employment in the United States.

The ELL Program offers courses emphasizing general life skills and highly specialized courses for non‑native English speakers who wish to improve English language skills in a non‑academic, real‑world environment.

The ESL/ELL Department is located at the Westminster‑Le‑Jao Campus.

The ESL Department shares Coastline College’s commitment to equitable outcomes, inclusive practices, and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for this position share Coastline College’s commitment to educating and improving the lives of its representative student, employee, and community populations.

Faculty have the opportunity to enhance classroom methods during two professional development days per academic year, which include learning sessions that support student success.

The Coast Community College District is a multi‑college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.

The Coast Community College District values diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti‑racism by creating a culture of inclusive excellence that uplifts employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible.

• Provide instruction in ESL and ELL courses in accordance with established course outlines.
• Demonstrate use of effective teaching…