English Assistant Professor (2 Positions)

Los Rios Community College District; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District seeks a full-time English faculty member to teach assigned courses, participate in curriculum development, and support accreditation efforts. The role emphasizes fostering student success, maintaining current expertise, and contributing to governance and student activities.

The position requires completing the degree deadline and engaging in professional development and service on college committees.

Qualifications

• Master’s in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition.
• Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism.
• Equivalent degree from an accredited institution completed by the stated deadline.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean and contribute to curriculum development and articulation.
• Assist with accreditation activities, faculty governance, and service on college committees.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in teaching field and integrate current technology into instruction.
• Fulfilling duties of a full-time faculty member and supporting a diverse student body.

Education

Master’s in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition

Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism

Equivalent degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teachingassigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helpingstudents fulfill their maximum potential in mastering coursecontent; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining athorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field;continuing professional development; utilizing current technologyin the performance of job duties; maintaining standards ofprofessional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professionalposition; assisting with articulation and curriculum developmentand review; serving on college committees and participating infaculty governance including accreditation and studentco-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities asassigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties andresponsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

Position Salary Information

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree,upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professionaloccupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of TeachersContract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step8). For more information on the step placement process, pleaseclick here .

Typical Duties

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

• ENGL C1000/ENGWR 33 combination class
• ENGL C1000 and ENGL C1000H: Academic Reading and Writing(Honors)
• ENGL C1001 and ENGL C1001H: Critical Thinking and Writing(Honors)
• ENGWR 301 and ENGWR 481: College Composition and Literature(Honors)

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, pleasevisit the Programs and Majors webpage:

• FLCPrograms and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s in English, literature, comparative literature, orcomposition, OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’sin linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization inreading, creative writing or journalism, OR the equivalent.*All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed byJanuary 14, 2026 .
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity toand understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnicbackgrounds of community college students, including those withphysical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences inlearning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusiveeducational and employment environment.