Part Time Instructor, English

Peralta Community College District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District seeks qualified Part-Time Faculty to provide high-quality instruction and student support, aligning with its mission of advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence.

Assignments are made on an as-needed basis and may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District's colleges. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and demonstrate respect for diverse backgrounds in a learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition.
• Bachelor's degree in English-related field with Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with reading specialization, or journalist.
• Equivalent may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades by established deadlines.

Skills

Student-centered instruction

Inclusive teaching

Education

Master's degree in English, literature, or related field

Bachelor's in English-related field + Master's in linguistics/TESL/education or related

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 the District's colleges.

Examples of Duties

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

• 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 AND Master's degree in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing,, or journalist.
• OR equivalent
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

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.