English Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College Center

SCCCD International Education; California (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

SCCCD International Education is seeking an English Instructor for Madera Community College Center in a part-time pool. The position entails teaching a diverse slate of English courses including reading, writing, literature, and critical thinking, with potential evenings, weekends, online, or off-campus sessions.

The role emphasizes equity and professional conduct, requires a state credential, and allows for flexible assignment hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition.
• Bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s in linguistic, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism.
• A valid California Community College Credential.
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Responsibilities

• Teaching a full range and schedule of integrated reading, writing, and transfer-level community college English courses.
• Implementing appropriate practices to develop writing skills at all levels.
• Teaching a full range and schedule of literature and critical thinking courses.
• Assessing student learning outcomes to improve student learning.
• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching English.
• Communicating effectively with students and staff and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Education

Master’s in English

Bachelor’s + Master’s in linguistics

California Community College Credential

Equivalency (education/experience)

Job description

Job Title and Location

English Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College Center

This is a part‑time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Campus Location: Madera Community College

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction in English in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:
• Teaching a full range and schedule of integrated reading, writing, and transfer-level community college English courses;
• Implementing appropriate practices to develop writing skills at all levels;
• Teaching a full range and schedule of literature and critical thinking courses;
• Assessing student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching English;
• Communicating effectively with students and staff and maintaining effective working relationships; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition;
• Bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s in linguistic, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism;
• A valid California Community College Credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

NOTE: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match EXACTLY as stated above, you MUST petition for equivalency. For example: If your qualifying degree is in creative writing and you DO NOT have a bachelor’s in English you will need to petition for equivalency.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Post‑secondary experience teaching developmental and transfer‑level English;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Demonstrated teaching ability;
• Willingness to teach on‑line classes;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Knowledge and awareness of current theories and methodology for teaching writing;
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials;
• Experience working with a diverse student population;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and administration;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non‑instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Please note:

This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled.

Additional Information

Open Date: Close Date: Closing Time: Open Until Filled: No Quick Link: https://scccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2161

1171 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721

Phone: [phone]

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Certificates
• Licenses
• List of Professional References
• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) listed on your transcripts written EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question).
• Yes
• No
• * Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities? NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application will be considered incomplete.
• Yes
• No
• If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements. (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
• Yes
• No