Linguistics Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Reedley College

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time Linguistics Instructor committed to educating a diverse student population. Responsibilities include teaching courses, evaluating student progress, and employing innovative teaching methods. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in linguistics or a related field and experience with diverse student backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in linguistics or applied linguistics required.
• Experience with diverse student populations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology in instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach a part-time schedule of Linguistics courses.
• Use a variety of teaching methods and technologies.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain course records.

Skills

Incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion

Effective communication

Facilitating cross-cultural communication

Education

Master’s in linguistics or applied linguistics

Bachelor’s in linguistics and Master’s in TESOL, anthropology, psychology, sociology, English or any foreign language

Job description

Linguistics Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Reedley College

Continuous Recruitment
This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.

Reedley College seeks a Linguistics Instructor to provide instruction in Linguistics. The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

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, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff;
• Evaluate student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. 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; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in linguistics or applied linguistics;
• Bachelor’s in linguistics and Master’s in TESOL, anthropology, psychology, sociology, English or any foreign language;
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an 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;
• 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, 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, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process.