Part Time Faculty Noncredit - English as a Second Language

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,340 - 201,129; Part time

Job summary

El Camino College invites applications for anticipated part‑time Noncredit ESL faculty for the 2026 fall semester. Positions may be in person or online, with assignments including morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours.

Candidates must meet TESL/TESOL credential requirements and be prepared for dual enrollment offsite teaching when needed. The college emphasizes curriculum development, outcomes assessment, and collaboration with partners to support student success, equity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in TESL/TESOL or related field with TESL certificate.
• Bachelor's degree in education, English, linguistics, applied linguistics, any foreign language, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, or speech; plus TESL certificate (can be completed in first year).
• Bachelor's degree with listed majors and one year ESL teaching experience; TESL certificate may be completed within first two years.
• Possession of a full‑time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential for ESL.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and to students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum aligned with the Course Outline of Record.
• Assess learning outcomes to improve teaching and student success.
• Teach in-person, online, or hybrid ESL courses as assigned.
• Support dual enrollment offsite instruction when applicable.
• Engage in distance education certification or related waivers as required.

Skills

TESL / TESOL teaching

ESL teaching experience

Diversity awareness

Education

TESL/TESOL certification or coursework

Bachelor's degree with TESL-related field and certificate

Bachelor's degree + 1 year ESL teaching + TESL certificate

Designated Subjects Adult Education ESL credential

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Job description

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part‑time faculty positions for the 2026 fall semester to teach in person and/or online in the following courses:

Noncredit English as a Second Language

Faculty job responsibilities include the development of class curriculum to meet the requirements detailed in the Course Outline of Record, and the assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services. Some assignments may include dual enrollment courses offsite on high school campuses.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, online or hybrid with required distance education certification assignments are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online or hybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance education certification process is required or submission of a waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach quality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the College that support students to achieve their educational goals through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with related instructional disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Bachelor's degree in education, English, linguistics, applied linguistics, any foreign language, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, or speech; and a certificate in TESL, which may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor
• Bachelor's degree with any of the majors specified in paragraph 2 above; and one year of experience teaching English as a second language in an accredited institution; and a certificate in TESL, which may be completed concurrently during the first two years of employment as a noncredit instructor
• Possession of a full‑time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in ESL
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, and of individuals with disabilities

Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the request for equivalency form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous college‑level or adult school teaching experience
• Background in theories of second language acquisition, second language methodology, linguistics, and the teaching of reading and writing to ESL students
• Experience teaching noncredit ESL

Closing Date: Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 3:00 PM

Salary

Part‑time faculty are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $110.17 – $146.27 (lecture) and $83.51 – $110.84 (lab), per hour depending on PT salary schedule fall/spring.

Conditions of Employment

This is a part‑time, temporary position for the fall semester, beginning August 24, 2026. Assignments may include off‑site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a certificate of completion of the tuberculosis risk assessment and/or examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire.

ADA Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA compliance officer at least five working days prior to the final filing date: ADA job applicant accommodation request (maxient.com).

Foreign Transcripts

Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course‑by‑course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.

Application Notes

Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El Camino College has published an annual security report and all required statistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at 310‑660‑3100.

Equal Opportunity Employer

El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), mental or physical condition, sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.