Part Time English Instructor

Peralta Community College District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District seeks qualified Part-Time Faculty to provide high-quality English instruction and student support in line with the District's mission of advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence.

Assignments are made as-needed and may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District's colleges. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and submit transcripts and supporting materials.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's Degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition, or
• Bachelor's Degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalist.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved outlines and learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, inclusive instruction using evidence-based practices.
• Develop and maintain syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate records.

Education

Master's Degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition

Bachelor's Degree in English/Literature + Master's in linguistics/TESL/speech/education with reading/creative writing/journalist

Job description

Class Purpose

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part-TimeFaculty members to provide high-quality instruction and studentsupport in accordance with the District's mission of advancingequity, student success, and academic excellence. Part-time facultyare responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive instruction thatpromotes student learning and achievement while supporting thediverse educational goals of the District's students.

Assignments are made on an as-needed basis and may include day,evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of theDistrict's colleges.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved courseoutlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instructionusing evidence-based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials,assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable mannerand maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and other required reports by establisheddeadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learningenvironment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respondpromptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's learning management system and otherinstructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargainingagreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal andstate regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development,and other college activities as appropriate for part-timefaculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of Master's Degree or higher in English, literature,comparative literature, or composition; OR
• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in any of the above ANDMaster's degree in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with aspecialization in reading, creative writing,, or journalist.
• OR equivalent
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverseacademic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnicbackgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff andcommunity.

Supplemental Information

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established bythe California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Applicantsare required to demonstrate that they meet the minimumqualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts andproviding a complete and detailed record of relevant professionalwork experience in their application materials.

The District will review education and work history to determinewhether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made inaccordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures.Official transcripts and additional verification of employment will be required upon offer of employment.

If experience is required in lieu of a master’sdegree:

For disciplines requiring a degree and professional experience,applicants must clearly describe how their education and workexperience meet the stated minimum qualifications.

Equivalency

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly mayapply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made througha separate review process in accordance with Districtprocedures.

The Equivalency Committee will consider only thoseapplicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Request Form . The form should besubmitted to [e-mail] before the application closedate. Be sure to attach detailed evidence, such as unofficialtranscripts and/or other certifications that support theequivalency.

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

1. An application.
2. A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologiesespecially relevant to your teaching style and describing anyqualifications not evident in your resume or curriculumvitae.
3. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background andexperience.
4. Transcripts

1. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualifyfor this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable butmust indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, ifapplicable.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualificationsmust be from postsecondary institutions accredited by anaccreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department ofEducation or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If yourdegree/coursework is from a college or university outside of theUnited States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can befound at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require theevaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

1. If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front andback) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California CommunityCollege credential authorizing service in the appropriatediscipline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result inelimination from the selection process. Official transcripts willbe required prior to appointment.

Please note, the District’s preferred method of communication withapplicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mailfrequently, including your spam and junk folders.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions iscontingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2)proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprintclearance; and 4) submission of official transcripts indicatingappropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriateCalifornia Community College credential. 5) receipt of workverification required to meet minimum qualifications (ifapplicable).