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Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language (ESL) - TENURE TRACK

Position Number: 9959472
Location: Martinez, United States
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English as Second Language

Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language (ESL) - TENURE TRACK

Posting Number: F01389
Location: Contra Costa College
Salary:

Description of Position:
The ESL Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for a Tenure-Track Faculty (full time). This assignment begins in Fall 2027.The teaching assignment will mainly include teaching reading, writing, grammar, and listening/speaking to non-native English speakers at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels in a community college and/or university environment as well as supporting the department and college in incorporating a culturally responsive curriculum.The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries:
Amber Tu, Sr. Administrative Assistant, to VP of Equity and Instructionatu@contracosta.edu

Position Status: Tenure- Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty
Department: C3015-ESL English as a Second Lang.

Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College's shared governance processes.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.EDUCATIONNote: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university. Transcripts must show degree(s) conferred.Master's in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with a TESL emphasis, linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis or education with a TESL emphasisORBachelor'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 languageORThe equivalent (see "EQUIVALENCY" below)EQUIVALENCYIf you are applying for equivalency, please attach the Master's Degree Discipline Equivalency form contained in the application packet and explain how your background is the equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.1. Experience developing and teaching integrated skills and/or content-based ESL courses at all levels.2. Having completed a Master's Degree in the field in the past ten years, including substantial advanced coursework in linguistics.3. Experience teaching advanced levels of ESL writing and grammar that prepare students for success in college composition courses.4. Experience teaching reading, writing, grammar, and listening/speaking to non-native English speakers at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels in a community college and/or university environment.5. Experience evaluating and developing curriculum.6. Expertise using current technology for in-class and online instruction.7. Ability to work creatively and productively in collaboration with other faculty.8. Knowledge of other cultures and languages.9. Experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, socio-economic, LGBTQ, and special needs populations.10. Activities and experiences that demonstrate a passion for andcommitment to working towards racial and social justice.

Job Open Date: 11/09/2026
Job Close Date: 01/31/2027
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2027
# of Months: 10

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12520

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.