ESL Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01252
Location: Contra Costa College
Salary:

Description of Position:
The English as a Second Language Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part time). This a temporary assignment that begins August 2025.The ESL Department is looking for adjunct instructors to teach all levels of ESL.The instructor must be able to teach different levels of proficiency and curriculum areas, including integrated, contextualized courses; prepare and grade class assignments and academic progress; maintain scholastic records and submit them by published deadlines; and be able to serve students of diverse ages, ethnicities, and language and academic backgrounds.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:
Rebecca Clayton, ESL Department [email protected]

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

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:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

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.ORBachelor'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.)EQUIVALENCYIf you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 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.
• Expertise using current technology for in-class and online instruction.
• Knowledge of other cultures and languages.
• Experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, socio-economic, LGBTQ+, and special needs populations.
• Activities and experiences that demonstrate a passion for and commitment to working towards racial and social justice.

Job Open Date: 06/05/2025
Job Close Date: 7/8/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2025
# of Months: 5 months / semester