English for Multilingual Language Student Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 9,229,920; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible teaching schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community college district in California seeks a part-time adjunct instructor for English for multilingual language students. This role involves teaching and developing curriculum for diverse learners and requires a Master’s degree in TESL or a related field. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in TESL, applied linguistics or a related field.
• Ability to develop curriculum for various teaching modalities.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in English for multilingual learners.
• Develop and assess curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Ability to work with diverse student populations

Knowledge of educational technology

Education

Master’s in TESL or equivalent

Bachelor's in relevant field with TESL certification

Job description

English for Multilingual Language Student Instructor – Part‑time Adjunct Pool

Salary: $67.00 hourly. Job type: full time. Location: Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus, CA. Department: Foreign Language. Job number: FY25-2600178.

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately if a need arises without having to wait to advertise. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.

Representative Duties

This is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff part‑time adjunct positions. Candidates from this adjunct pool may be selected to teach at any of the following locations:

• BC – Main Campus
• BC – Delano Campus
• BC – Arvin (hub and High School)

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in TESL, TESL, 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, TESL, 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

Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Knowledge & Abilities

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission

Special Instructions

Completed application packet MUST include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5148069/english-for-multilingual-language-student-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool. Emails will not be accepted.