English Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual based on assignment hours

Job summary

A community college in California seeks a part-time English Instructor for its continuous recruitment. Responsibilities include teaching a variety of English courses and maintaining effective communication with students. Candidates should have a Master's degree in English or related fields, and experience with diverse student groups is desirable. Competitive starting salary between $45.49 and $61.78 for lectures. The college encourages applications from diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• Master’s in English, literature, or comparative literature.
• Experience teaching developmental and transfer-level English is a plus.
• Willingness to teach online classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach integrated reading/writing and transfer-level English courses.
• Implement practices to develop writing skills.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

Skills

Teaching English courses

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Understanding diverse student needs

Education

Master’s in English or related field

Bachelor’s in related field and Master’s in another relevant area

California Community College Credential

Job description

English Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

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

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its diverse student population. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching a full range of integrated reading/writing and transfer-level community college English courses;
• Implementing practices to develop writing skills at all levels;
• Teaching literature and critical thinking courses;
• Communicating effectively with students and staff;
• Maintaining currency in the discipline;
• Fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required.

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).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Post-secondary experience teaching developmental and transfer-level English;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Demonstrated teaching ability;
• Willingness to teach online classes;
• Knowledge of current theories and methodology for teaching writing;
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials;
• Experience working with a diverse student population.

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.

Reedley College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.