English as Second Language (ESL) Instructor

Tesol Inc; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra College seeks an ESL Instructor to provide lecture and laboratory instruction, develop curriculum, and evaluate student performance in English as a Second Language. The role emphasizes equity-minded teaching and collaboration with faculty and counselors to support student success.

The position begins January 2027 and requires a Master's in TESL/TESOL/Applied Linguistics (or related) with possible equivalencies. A California driver’s license is required for official travel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ESL educational practices, current trends, and policies affecting ESL programs.
• Ability to teach English as a Second Language across levels and to develop curriculum.
• Experience with equity-minded instructional strategies and student-centered learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL courses from novice to advanced levels, integrating reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and pronunciation.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop instructional resources and support departmental initiatives.
• Partner with counselors and administrators to enhance student retention and achievement.
• Engage in curriculum development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Participate in campus governance and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Equity-minded teaching

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in TESL/TESOL/Applied Linguistics

Bachelor's degree with TESL emphasis or TESL certificate

Job description

English as Second Language (ESL) Instructor

Salary: $71,992.02 - $96,476.20 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Job Number: 2627-00009
Closing: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA
Division: Instruction Office

Description

Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, provide lecture and laboratory instruction, to develop curriculum, evaluate performance of students engaged in the study of English as a Second Language, and to perform other related work, as required.

****This instructional role will begin January 2027***

If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

POSITION DUTIES AT A GLANCE

• Teach ESL courses from novice through advanced levels, integrating reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and pronunciation.
• Use equity-minded, culturally responsive instructional practices that promote active learning, critical thinking, and student success.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop and share instructional resources and support departmental initiatives.
• Partner with counselors, administrators, and program coordinators to enhance student retention and achievement.
• Participate in curriculum development, student learning outcomes assessment, and equity-focused review of course success data.
• Engage in campus governance, departmental activities, program review, and ongoing professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development/Minimum-Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications

ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain prior to appointment to this faculty position a valid California Class C or higher drivers license in order to accomplish official travel in a District or privately owned vehicle.

Degrees/Experience

ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must possess a valid Master's Degree 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 a Bachelor's Degree in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, linguistics with a TESL certificate, or Applied Linguistics with a TESL certificate, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate AND a Master's Degree in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, Reading, Speech, or any foreign language OR the equivalent from an accredited education institution(s).

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required.

Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met.

Copies of transcripts with conferred degree and date MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted).

EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION

Did you know that you can also determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process? The equivalency process helps determine if coursework taken and/or professional experience meets the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: https://www.sierracollege.edu/administration/human-resources/recruitment-employment-opportunities/.

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:

• https://www.wes.org/
• https://www.ece.org/ECE

Knowledge of:

ESSENTIAL: English as a Second Language (ESL) educational practices; current trends, issues, and changes in ESL education; resources for keeping abreast of current and pending legislation impacting ESL programs; teaching/learning principles; teaching practices and techniques; test construction; principles of supervision; basic research and report writing methods; office procedures; collaborative problem resolution procedures; computer operation, including general software packages/applications for word processing; telephone etiquette. PERIPHERAL: Principles of counseling and guidance; basic management and budgeting procedures.

Ability to:

ESSENTIAL: Teach basic ESL classes; use English language skills well in writing, including composition, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation; write legible, clear, concise English and accurately record verbal and written information; read, proofread, comprehend, retain, and recall a variety of material in English, including numbers, basic and technical information, professional journals, and textbooks; communicate well orally in English; speak effectively in public to present information, instruct, explain, listen, and interview; utilize effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to interact with students, staff, and the general public; interact effectively in with students and/or staff members in difficult circumstances and situations requiring tact, sensitivity, and diplomacy; supervise and evaluate work performed by classified support staff; and student and/or other temporary help; solve problems by collecting and analyzing data, defining problem(s), considering alternative solutions and probable outcomes, implementing action plans, and evaluating effects; work independently or collaboratively with faculty members and support staff and seek input in decision making processes; conduct meetings; coordinate and facilitate group efforts; type/keyboard and/or utilize mouse and/or otherwise operate a microcomputer to utilize general software packages/applications for word processing, to access District host computer student records and/or other databases, and to utilize District host computer network utilities for sending and receiving electronic mail; utilize writing skills; compile and maintain records and files; prepare and manage budgets; set priorities, organize work load and work flow, and establish program goals and objectives; work under stress and meet multiple deadlines; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written directions; maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, external contacts, and the general public; listen actively and effectively; maintain sensitivity to needs of students enrolled in special emphasis programs; drive an automobile while engaged in official travel.

Physical Suitability Requirements:

ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in a classroom or office environment engaged in work of primarily a moderately active nature, and to accomplish the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: Frequently: Utilize vision (near and far) to write, to read written materials and computer screens, and to observe classroom activities; utilize hearing and speech for ordinary and telephonic conversation and to hear sound prompts from equipment; sit, to accomplish desk work; walk, to move about classroom, office, and campus environs; stand upright and forward flexing to instruct classes and otherwise assist students; lift (from overhead, waist, and floor levels, max. 50 lbs.), carry (max. 50 lbs.), reach (from low, level, and overhead), push, pull, bend, and climb and balance on step ladder/stool to move equipment and supplies into and out of storage areas, including those above ground level; work in areas subject to falling from heights above ground level.

Supplemental Information

WHY SIERRA?

• One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
• The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc.
• Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate
• State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• Competitive benefits package
• 175 day per year contract
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White.

The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.

COMPENSATION

Placement on the https://www.sierracollege.edu/administration/human-resources/bargaining-compensation/ is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level is from $71,992.02 to $96,476.20 at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $129,287.32. The District offers a very competitive benefits package, which includes health and welfare as well as income protection. Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave, sabbatical, and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position:

• Employment Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
• Teaching Philosophy Statement: Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application.
• What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations?
• What role should faculty play in student success?
• Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s).
• How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success?

Helpful Tip:

Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any).

Please see the https://www.sierracollege.edu/administration/human-resources/recruitment-employment-opportunities/ for additional helpful https://www.sierracollege.edu/administration/human-resources/recruitment-employment-opportunities/.

Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews).

Key Information Regarding Our Hiring Process

Hiring Subject to Board of Trustees Approval

Please note that all new hires require approval from our Board of Trustees during one of their public meetings. Official hire dates will follow this approval. More information about the Board of Trustees and their meetings can be found at https://www.sierracollege.edu/administration/board-of-trustees/.

H1B1 Visa Sponsorship Not Available

At this time, we do not offer H1B1 visa sponsorship for new employees.

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.

EMPLOYER

Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students.

Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at [phone].

From or to Speech-to- Speech
English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784

English 1-800-735-2929
Spanish 1-800-855-3000

Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO
English 1-800-735-2922
Spanish 1-800-855-3000