Adjunct Faculty: Emergent Multilingual Education (Evening)

University of California; California (MO); On-site; Full time

Job description

Saint Mary's College of California: ADJUNCT FACULTY SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA: Kalmanovitz School of Education (KSOE): Department of Education

Location

Open Date

May 20, 2026

Deadline

May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Per course adjunct faculty for the Teacher Education Department course,TED 502-04

MW 4:30pm-8:20pm Meets on 7/6, 7/8, 7/13, 7/15, 7/20, 7/22, 7/27, 7/29, 8/3, 8/5

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Candidate must reside in California

The salary range for this position is $6480-$10,308 and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the college and SEIU, Local 1021, available here .

Qualifications

TED 502-04 Teaching Emergent Multilingual Students

In person - Moraga, CA campus, MW 4:30pm-8:20pm Meets on 7/6, 7/8, 7/13, 7/15, 7/20, 7/22, 7/27, 7/29, 8/3, 8/5

This course prepares teacher candidates to support emergent multilingual students as general education elementary or secondary teachers or education specialists. The course introduces students to research and theory on additional language development, state and federal policies governing the education of English learners, and different instructional program models for serving multilingual students. Candidates learn how to scaffold and differentiate literacy and content instruction for students who are learning English and how to create opportunities for English language development across the curriculum. In addition, students learn how to use formative assessment practices and design culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy, as well as how to collaborate with multilingual families to support their children’s learning.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Education (or related field) and valid CA teaching credential

5 years of experience teaching in K-12 settings in settings with significant numbers of students who are designated as English learners with preference given to more recent K-12 experience with the new ELD standards

Experience designing and enacting scaffolded and differentiated literacy and content instruction for students at different English language proficiency levels

Experience integrating English language development with content instruction

Knowledge of research and theory on second/additional language development, state and federal policies related to English learners, and different instructional program models for students who are learning English

Experience teaching college level English Language teaching preparation courses is preferred but not required.

Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College

A resume

The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.

In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

Please note that courses will be assigned to current qualified adjunct faculty members who apply during the first 14 days of the posting in the following order:

1. Seniority of those who have taught the course previously up to their average.

2. Seniority of those who have not taught the course up to their average.

3. Seniority rotation above their average up to 25 CU.

If the course is not assigned to a current qualified adjunct faculty member under the process above, it may be assigned to a new hire after the 14 day period for current adjunct faculty members to apply has elapsed.

The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here .

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conductthis search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, includingconfidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website athttp://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0 . To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at [phone]. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.