Instructor in English (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College System Office; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is accepting applications on an on-going basis for part-time English instructors for the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters across Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura colleges.

Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) provide classroom instruction and guidance to diverse students, with appointments up to 67% of a full-time load. Applications stay on file for potential vacancies during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition.
• 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 the equivalent*; Or possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study and lifelong learning resources; refer to support services as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance to meet course objectives and learning outcomes; provide timely feedback.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and outcomes to maximize learning.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment and progress; prepare data and reports related to student progress.

Education

Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR 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 the equivalent*; OR possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.

Job description

Instructor in English (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District

Salary:

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: 2026-00138

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Department: Districtwide

Closing: Continuous

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for futureconsideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at anyof our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applicationssubmitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters and may beconsidered if a vacancy becomes available within the academicyear.

If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you willneed to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

What you'll do

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor(Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroominstruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose offacilitating the attainment of their academic or vocationalobjectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Codesections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may beemployed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

Who we are

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a publiccommunity college district serving residents throughout VenturaCounty. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College,and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-yearcolleges and universities; career technical training, basic skillsinstruction; as well as community service, economic development,and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, andskills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that adiverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotesacademic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and workenvironment for its employees, contractors, students, and thecommunity it serves. With the understanding that a diversecommunity fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutualunderstanding and respect, and provides role models for allstudents, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverseand qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff memberswho are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage inany employment practice that discriminates against any employee orapplicant for employment on the basis of ethnic groupidentification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status,ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex,religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteranstatus, and/or physical or mental disability.

Representative duties

Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, orperformance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities,communication skills, and higher order thinking skills amongstudents through appropriate assignments and activities inone-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructionalsettings.

Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, otherinstitutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, andeffective study skills; refer students to support services,programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.

Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting courseobjectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in atimely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or duringestablished consultation office hours.

Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlinesand student learning outcomes to maximize student learning inalignment with department, college, and district goals; implementthe student performance objectives as listed on the official courseoutline of record.

Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment,attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, andstudent learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reportsrelated to course and student progress in a timely manner.

Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks,manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, withdiscipline faculty; order instructional materials according tocampus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.

Revise and update course content and materials of instruction inaccordance with new theory, application, and industry developmentswithin the discipline or area of specialization.

Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regularbasis to assess and revise measurable student performanceindicators for each course.

May participate in curriculum and program development; may provideinput into the development of student learning outcomes.

May attend and participate on committees and in department,division, campus, and district meetings.

May participate in articulation and matriculation relatedactivities.

May provide work direction to others.

Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

Minimum qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for thediscipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Boardof Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Facultyand Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR 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 the equivalent*; OR possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited collegeor university.

If you have competed your education at an institutionoutside of the United States, please see the section below titled Foreign Transcripts for additional information.

* EQUIVALENCY

The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire toselect outstanding faculty members from the largest possible poolof qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates mayattain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and otheraccomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equalto the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidateswhose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly aslisted above, but feel they possess such equivalent qualificationsare encouraged to complete and submit the Supplemental Questionnairefor Equivalency with theirapplication for review by the Districtwide EquivalencyCommittee.

Example

Minimum Qualifications state: "Master's degree inagriculture".

Candidate's transcripts state: "Master's degree in agriculturalscience".

Since the degree on the candidate's transcripts inthe example do not EXACTLY MATCH the degree listed in the minimumqualifications section, this candidate MUST complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.

Whencompleting the form, be sure to explain in detail how yourqualifications are equivalent to the required minimumqualifications. Do not assume that you do not need to submit aSupplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency because your degree issimilar to a degree stated in the minimum qualifications. Degreetitles that are not an exact match will not be considered outsideof the equivalency process.The equivalency review is an independentprocess for district wide disciplines that is separate from therecruitment process to fill a vacancy. A subcommittee of disciplineexperts that is coordinated by an Academic Senate President willreview the equivalency materials and make a recommendation as towhether or not the applicant demonstrated they have qualificationsthat are equivalent to those shown in the minimum qualificationssection of the job posting. For disciplines that are unique to aspecific campus the equivalency may be done by the hiring committeealong with an Academic Senate President. Please be aware that thehiring committee may not be able to wait for the results from theequivalency review due to various time constraints and may need tomove forward with the recruitment process.

For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria bywhich equivalency may be granted, please review VCCCD Board Policy 7211 and VCCCD Administrative Policy 7211.

Supplemental information

Selection process

If a vacancy in this discipline becomes available at one of thecampuses, the applications in this pool will be reviewed by thehiring department. Only complete application packets that includethe required documents and that meet the minimum qualifications (orthat have been determined to possess equivalent qualifications)will be reviewed. The candidates deemed most qualified for theposition will be invited to an interview. When completing theapplication and the supplemental questions, it is important tooutline in detail your education, training (classes, seminars,workshops), and experience. You will be evaluated based upon theinformation provided.

Pay philosophy

Starting salaries for PT Faculty are based on educationalachievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is withinthe starting salary range. Further advancements are based onlongevity and educational growth. Please review the Explanation of Salary Placement for Part-Time Faculty for more information.

Starting salary

Part-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,408 and $3,108 per semesterper 10% load.

Accommodations

Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, mustnotify the Ventura County Community College District HumanResources Department in writing at least two business days prior tothe interview. Those applicants needing such accommodations shoulddocument this request in an email to [e-mail] and include an explanation as to thetype and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the thislection process.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD,including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Academic Careers page.