Linguistics Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

SCCCD International Education; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Madera Community College invites applications for a part‑time Linguistics Instructor pool. Instructors will teach on campus and at off‑site locations, and use diverse pedagogies to support student success in linguistics courses.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, assessing student progress, and maintaining records in accordance with district policies. The role emphasizes equity, inclusion, and flexible teaching in face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats.

Qualifications

• Evidence of responsiveness to diverse backgrounds of students
• Advanced degree as specified (linguistics or TESOL/related)
• Credential or equivalency requirement for CC teaching
• Commitment to equity-minded instruction and student success

Responsibilities

• Teach a part‑time schedule of linguistics courses as assigned.
• Use a variety of pedagogies including technology for face‑to‑face, online, and/or hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, assignments, and other assessments.
• Provide course syllabi to students and maintain records per district policy.
• Turn in all required grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Teach assignments in varied instructional settings and times as needed.
• Fulfill duties of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Skills

Equity-minded

Diversity awareness

Student success

Education

Master’s in linguistics/applied linguistics

Bachelor’s in linguistics + Master’s in TESOL/related

California CC Credential or equivalency

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Educational technology

Assessment methods knowledge

Job description

Linguistics Instructor (Part‑Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College.

Part‑time faculty members will provide instruction in linguistics on the Madera Community College campus and/or at off‑site community campus locations, with a commitment to equity‑minded instruction and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach a part‑time schedule of linguistics courses as assigned.
• Use a variety of pedagogies and integrate a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face‑to‑face, online, and/or hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Use effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, in accordance with institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, examinations, written assignments, oral responses, and other assessments in keeping with course objectives.
• Provide course syllabi to students.
• Maintain classroom records in accordance with District Policy.
• Turn in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed.
• Otherwise fulfill all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Master’s in linguistics or applied linguistics; or
• Bachelor’s in linguistics and Master’s in TESOL, anthropology, psychology, sociology, English or any foreign language; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion shape participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Related work and professional experience.
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including students with disabilities.
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities.
• Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross‑cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under‑prepared and high‑need students at the community college.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other technologies utilized in providing high‑quality instruction and support to students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials.
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary & Benefits

• Newly hired part‑time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Classifications.
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

For more information on salary and benefits, please refer to the SCCCD & SCFT Part‑Time Faculty Agreement.

Selection Procedure

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and the applicant will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, you may withdraw your application. The application will remain on file for 18 months. If you are not interviewed/selected for a position within the 18 months and still wish to pursue employment, a new application will be required.

Equal Opportunity/EEO Statement

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to treating all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process and to respond to the needs of our applicants.

SCCCD EEO Plan