Noncredit English Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

MiraCosta College; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking part-time English instructors to join their dynamic team. This role involves planning and developing engaging instructional materials, providing valuable feedback to students, and maintaining accurate course records. The college values diversity and encourages applications from individuals who understand the varied backgrounds of community college students. With a focus on collaboration and a collegial environment, this position offers a chance to contribute to the academic success of students while enjoying flexible scheduling. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or related field required.
• Sensitivity to diverse academic and cultural backgrounds is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop instructional materials for courses.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Maintain accurate course records and collaborate with faculty.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field

Master’s degree in English or related field

California Community College Credential

Job description

Noncredit English Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

Before applying, be sure to read the “Application Procedure” section below.

Posting Summary

Job Title: Noncredit English Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

Type of Assignment: Part-Time Faculty

Assignment Category: Temporary Assignment

The college is accepting applications to build a pool of instructors for possible future part-time assignments at all locations. The department chairperson or designee will review applications only if vacancies become available. Instructors may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility. Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2025, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2025, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all associate faculty employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.

Associate faculty who have a fully online assignment with the District must reside within the state of California, but may live beyond two-hundred (200) road miles from their designated District worksite without requiring the exception detailed below.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Location: Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad, California

Minimum Qualifications:

The transcripts you are attaching to provide evidence that you meet the minimum qualifications below must state the degree title, major, and date awarded.

1. Bachelor’s degree in English, literature, comparative literature, composition, linguistics, speech, creative writing, or journalism;
2. OR bachelor’s degree in Literature and Writing Studies (an approved comparable degree title at MiraCosta College);
3. OR bachelor’s degree in any discipline and twelve semester units of coursework in teaching reading;
4. OR by meeting the minimum qualifications for credit instruction in English, as follows: master’s degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition;
5. OR bachelor’s degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition AND master’s degree in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism;
6. OR a valid appropriate California Community College Credential in the discipline area;
7. OR the equivalent.

AND have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organize and develop instructional materials including presentations, lectures, demonstrations, homework assignments, laboratory exercises and project assignments consistent with approved course outlines.
2. Provide prompt feedback on student assignments; evaluate student performance fairly and consistently.
3. Be available to students by telephone, email, course learning management system, or personal conference.
4. Maintain accurate and complete course records as required by law, regulations and district policies.
5. Contribute to maintaining a collegial environment and collaborate with department chairs and other faculty.
6. Play an active role in campus life; attend faculty and staff meetings.

Compensation: $87.60 to $101.54 per hour. Compensation is based on education.

Application Procedure:

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:

1. An application.
2. A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologies especially relevant to your teaching style and describing any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
4. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon submission of a current TB test clearance, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, fingerprint clearance, and submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded.