"English Assistant Professor (TENURE TRACK)"

English Assistant Professor (TENURE TRACK)

Posting Number: F01293

Location: Contra Costa College

Description of Position:

The English Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for a Tenure-Track Faculty (full time). This assignment begins August 2026.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
Administrative Assistant III, to VP of Equity and Instruction
atu@contracosta.edu

Position Status: Tenure- Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty
Department: C3005-English

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.

EDUCATION Note: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university
Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition
OR
Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism
OR
The equivalent
EQUIVALENCY
If 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:

1. 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.
2. Understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
3. Experience with and commitment to working with and supporting African American students, and/or the African American community.
4. Experience with and commitment to working with and supporting Latinx students and/or the Latinx community.
5. Experience with and commitment to working with and supporting Asian American Pacific Islander Desi American students and/or the APIDA community.
6. Familiarity and experience with learning communities, such as Umoja, Puente, APIDA, LGBTQIA+, and First Year Experience.
7. Ability to lead and willingness to support program improvement through collaborative assessment of student learning, professional development, and curriculum development.
8. Experience teaching students who need extra support in transfer-level first-year composition.
9. Formal training and experience in post-secondary reading instruction.
10. Involvement in and commitment to professional and/or community activities.

Job Open Date: 12/11/2025
Job Close Date: 1/9/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2026
# of Months: 10

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11801