English as a Second Language (ESL): Noncredit Instructor (Part-Time Faculty - SC)

Saddleback College; California (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Saddleback College in California is seeking part-time faculty to assist a diverse student group in achieving educational goals. The role involves teaching English as a second language, preparing course materials, and maintaining student assessment records. Applicants must have a relevant Bachelor's degree and demonstrate commitment to equity and diversity, reflecting understanding of various backgrounds within the educational environment.

This position is temporary and on an as-needed basis, requiring nearby residency for commuting.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience teaching English as a second language preferred.
• Sensitivity to diverse social and cultural backgrounds required.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes according to curriculum and course outlines.
• Prepare course materials and assess student performance.
• Maintain accurate records of student grades and progress.

Skills

Teaching English as a second language

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certificate in teaching English as a second language

Job description

Temporary, part-time faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical education programs. These part-time positions are on an as-needed basis and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Performance Responsibilities

• The primary responsibilities of part-time faculty are to teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. The faculty member will prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus; when requested, help develop, and measure learning outcomes as identified by the department; and assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Report assessment data on student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and/or student services outcomes.
• Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the college and district as published.
• Complete all program/college/district reporting deadlines on time.
• Complete and submit required documents in a timely manner.
• Make use of technology and learning materials that are current, support the lesson, and enable students to engage with the material.
• Establish and maintain a framework for regular and sustained contact with/among students if teaching distance education courses.
• Teach classes during the scheduled time and at the assigned location.
• Meet workload obligations.
• Maintain accurate records.
• May participate in curriculum review and program development.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must meet one (1) of the following qualifications under (a) through (e):
   1. Bachelor’s degree in teaching English as a second language, or teaching English to speakers of other languages OR
   2. Bachelor’s degree in education, English, linguistics, applied linguistics, any foreign language, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, or speech; and a certificate in teaching English as a second language, which may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor OR
   3. Bachelor’s degree with any of the majors specified in subparagraph (2) above; and one year of experience teaching English as a second language in an accredited institution; and a certificate in teaching English as a second language, which may be completed concurrently during the first two years of employment as a noncredit instructor OR
   4. Possession of a full‑time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in English as a second language OR
   5. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (a), (b) or (c) above.
2. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.

Please attach all academic transcripts that reflect how you meet one (1) of the above qualifications.

If you are applying based on (e) above, please thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions. Applications requiring but missing answers to the equivalency questions may not be considered.

If your degree is from a non‑United States institution, you will need to attach a foreign degree evaluation that was completed by a third party. Please visit www.naces.org/members for a list of parties that can complete this service for you. Applications requiring but missing an evaluated degree may be considered incomplete.