American River College

English As a Second Language (ESL) Assistant Professor

Job Posting Number: F00209P

Salary: $45,559 to $75,533 annually. Additional earnings may be available for summer, overloads, and stipends.

Closing Date: 03/13/2017

Complete job description and application available online at: https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/3235

Position Summary

General Responsibilities:

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

Assignment Responsibilities

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching:

? English as a Second Language lecture courses (grammar, listening and speaking, reading, and writing) ranging from Novice to Advanced levels.

? English as a Second Language laboratory courses (in the ESL Center located in the Learning Resource Center).

Teaching assignment may include day, evening, online, television courses, podcasts, hybrid, weekend, and/or off campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution, completed by August 17, 2017, in TESL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics with a TESL emphasis, Linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis, or Education with a TESL emphasis; OR, have a bachelor’s degree in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, Linguistics with a TESL certificate, Applied Linguistics with a TESL certificate, or any Foreign Language with a TESL certificate; AND, a master’s degree in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English, Composition, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Reading, Speech, or any Foreign Language; OR, hold a California Community College Instructor’s Credential in the discipline area; OR, the equivalent.*

2. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.

*Note: Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.

The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.