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English as a Second Language (ESL) Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Position Number: 6323259
Location: Pittsburg, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English as Second Language

English as a Second Language (ESL) Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01255
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary:

Description of Position:
Provide instruction at Entry and Bridge, Intermediate, and/or Advanced levels of English as a second language instruction focusing on pronunciation, speaking, listening, grammar, writing, reading, and vocabulary.

Inquiries:
For questions, please contact:
Dr. Paula A. Gunder
pgunder@losmedanos.edu

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: L5016-English as a Second Language

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and
class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of
ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
EDUCATION:
Master's in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with a Language (ESL) TESL emphasis, linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis or education with a TESL emphasis
OR
Bachelor's 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 master's in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech or any foreign language
OR
The equivalent. If you do not possess the listed degrees, you must complete the equivalency form provided in the online application.)
EQUIVALENCY
If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.

Desirable Qualifications:
Successful experience teaching various ESL reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary, and/or pronunciation classes at various levels of English language proficiency - preferably in the community college setting
Experience serving and supporting diverse (im)migrant and refuge, racial, ethnic, linguistic, socio-economic, LGBTQ+, and unique needs populations
Expertise using current technology for in-class and online instruction
Knowledge of other cultures and languages

Job Open Date: 06/24/2025
Job Close Date: 9/30/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: January 2026
# of Months: 4

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11497

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