Equity-Driven ESL Instructor — Tenure-Track Faculty

TESOL International Association; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Sierra College is seeking an ESL Instructor to deliver English as a Second Language courses across levels, developing curriculum and evaluating student performance. The role emphasizes equity-minded, culturally responsive teaching and collaboration with counselors and program staff to foster student success.

Position begins January 2027 and is full-time with tenure-track consideration. The college highlights a student-centered approach and ongoing professional development in equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ESL educational practices, current trends, and assessment.
• Ability to teach ESL across levels with integrated skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking).
• Willingness to develop curriculum and participate in program initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL courses from novice to advanced levels.
• Incorporate equity-minded, culturally responsive instruction.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop instructional resources.
• Partner with counselors and administrators to support student retention and success.
• Engage in curriculum development, assessments, and program review.

Skills

ESL instructional practices

Equity-minded teaching

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in TESL/TESOL/Applied Linguistics with TESL emphasis

Bachelor's degree with TESL emphasis or TESL certificate

Tools

MS Office

Learning Management System

Job description

Sierra College is seeking an ESL Instructor to deliver English as a Second Language courses across levels, developing curriculum and evaluating student performance. The role emphasizes equity-minded, culturally responsive teaching and collaboration with counselors and program staff to foster student success.

Position begins January 2027 and is full-time with tenure-track consideration. The college highlights a student-centered approach and ongoing professional development in equity and inclusion.