English Instructor (Part-Time Faculty)

Saddleback College; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Saddleback College is seeking temporary, part-time faculty to assist diverse students in achieving educational goals. The role involves teaching courses in accordance with established curriculum and providing necessary materials for student success.

The ideal applicant must hold a Master's degree in English or similar fields and show commitment to equity and diversity in education. Applicants should be proficient in adapting their teaching strategies to meet the needs of various student backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in English or related field.
• Commitment to equity and diversity.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes according to established curriculum.
• Prepare course materials and assess student performance.
• Utilize student learning outcomes assessment for improvements.

Education

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

Bachelor's in English or related field + Master's in linguistics/TESL/education with specialization

Equivalent education and experience

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

• Teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• 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, online and/or off‑campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (a) through (c):
   • (a) Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition; OR
   • (b) Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism; OR
   • (c) A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (a) or (b) above.
   Applicants submitting an application on the basis of equivalency must thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions, in addition to providing all other required materials.
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 (c) 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.