English as a Second Language (ESL) Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time, temporary Adjunct faculty position in ESL. The incumbent will teach assigned classes under the area dean's supervision and support students to achieve mastery of course content.

Responsibilities include maintaining current knowledge in the field, ongoing professional development, and contributing to articulation, curriculum development, and college governance, including accreditation and student activities.

Qualifications

• Master's in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with TESL emphasis, linguistics with TESL emphasis, English with TESL emphasis or education with TESL emphasis; OR bachelor's in TESL/TESOL/English with TESL certificate and master's in linguistics/English or equivalent.
• Equity-minded focus and ability to foster inclusive educational environments for diverse community college students.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned ESL courses under supervision of the area dean.
• Help students fulfill their potential by mastering course content and outcomes.
• Assess student learning outcomes and maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field.
• Contribute to articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Participate in college committees and governance including accreditation and student activities.

Skills

TESL expertise

Equity-minded teaching

Education

Master's in TESL/TESOL or related field

Bachelor's in TESL/TESOL/English with TESL emphasis and master's in linguistics/English or equivalent

Job description

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes. The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupation al experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1).

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• ESL 37 Novice - High Integrated Reading and Writing
• ESLG 120 Advanced ESL Grammar
• ESL 27 Beginning - Low Integrated Reading and Writing
• ESL 110 ESL college English Prep
• ESLG 41 Elements of English Sentences

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with a TESL emphasis, linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis or education with a TESL emphasis; OR bachelor's in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, linguistics with a TESL certificate, applied linguistics with a TESL certificate, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate AND master's in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech or any foreign language; OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.