Adjunct Associate Professor of English Pool

The Goddard School of Deerfield; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

San Joaquin Delta College is looking for an Adjunct Associate Professor of English for Spring 2026. This part-time position involves teaching organized classes in English. The ideal candidate must have a Master's degree in English or related fields, possess sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds, and have a passion for innovative teaching methods. Responsibilities include instructing courses, evaluating students, and participating in departmental activities. Join our vibrant community to contribute to the success of our students.

Qualifications

• Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition required.
• Sensitivity to diverse academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in English according to approved outlines.
• Maintain expertise in current teaching methods and technologies.
• Evaluate student progress and assist with their learning needs.
• Support curriculum review and assessment of student outcomes.
• Attend various campus activities and departmental meetings.

Skills

Adapt teaching strategies

Teaching experience

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Innovative teaching techniques

Education

Master's in English or related field

Bachelor's in English plus Master's in related field

Job description

Description

San Joaquin Delta College is thrilled to announce openings in the English Department Spring 2026! If you’re eager to advance your career and contribute to a vibrant community, we encourage you to apply now and become part of our team.

Under the general supervision of the Division Dean, the Adjunct Associate Professor of English teaches organized classes primarily in the English discipline; the primary responsibility is to teach up to 10 units (part-time) in the assigned discipline.

Responsibilities and Duties

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Instruct courses in English in accordance with credit course outlines approved by the Board of Trustees.
2. Maintain expertise in current teaching methods, discipline knowledge, and discipline-specific technologies.
3. Assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student and notify students in need of counseling services and/or tutorial assistance. Track student learning outcomes and maintain records of student learning outcomes.
4. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes in order to make the program successful.
5. Support the Division Dean in cooperating with campus and community groups to provide programs, courses, and information relevant to the needs of the students and various programs.
6. Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials.
7. Complete various reporting procedures as required for student evaluation, course reporting and budget development.
8. Assist the Division Dean in the preparation of required reports by providing requested information.
9. Attend various departmental, divisional and campus-wide activities and events as required.
10. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester.
11. Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.

Qualifications

• Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism OR the equivalent.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in teaching postsecondary courses in English.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different levels of students' ability and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to students from different cultures and ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques and equipment, including the use of multimedia hardware and software and online instructional techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing curriculum for discipline-specific courses and/or programs.
• Demonstrated leadership, ability, and desire to stay current in the field.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with business and industry in order to coordinate the educational program with the needs of the community.
• Interest in or knowledge of teaching online and other distance education courses.