"English Instructor"

English Instructor

Company: Mendocino College

Job Location: Ukiah, CA

Category: English and Literature

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $76,131.00 - $106,206.00 Annually

Location: Ukiah, CA

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Number: 2026-FTFAC-ENG-INST

Department: Instruction

Opening Date: 02/09/2026

Closing Date: 3/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is seeking a full-time, tenure-track instructor to join our collegial and collaborative community of faculty, staff, and students, and a dynamic and friendly English department. This position will be located at the main campus in Ukiah and teach primarily in Ukiah, at our North County Center (Willits), and online.

The English department serves all degree-seeking and English-for-transfer students. The department serves all campus centers (satellite locations), many high schools in the district and, offers courses online.

The English department has worked diligently to create curriculum and instructional practices to address the changes required by AB705 and AB1705. We seek applicants who share our commitment to meeting students where they are and supporting them in their academic development.

We are looking for an exceptional instructor and colleague who can help us provide inclusive, engaging, and innovative learning environments for our students. We seek diverse candidates who bring new perspectives and experiences to enrich our educational community. Our department includes six full-time and twenty-five part-time faculty.

Mendocino College is committed to dismantling systemic and structural racism through equity-minded and anti-racist teaching practices. Mendocino College is a Hispanic Serving Institution and seeks candidates with the cultural knowledge to serve our Latinx students.

Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: <https://www.mendocino.edu/mission>

ASSIGNMENT

This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The annual teaching load is 510 lecture hours, 680 lab hours, or a combination of the above. The annual work year includes 166 instructional days and nine professional development/flex days. The start date for this position will be August 14, 2026. This assignment may include day, evening, and weekend classes, as well as travel to, and instruction at, off-campus centers within the District.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Through the online portal, submit the following documents:

1. Completed online application;
2. Cover Letter, including a brief introduction and state of unique qualifications for this position (not to exceed 500 words);
3. Resume/CV including education experience, professional organizations and accomplishments;
4. List three (3) professional or academic references who can speak to your qualifications for the position and their contact information (personal references will not be accepted);
5. Photo copies of all transcripts; a foreign transcript evaluation must be attached if applicable. Official copies of transcripts are required upon employment;
6. During the supplemental questions section of the application you will be required to answer the three (3) questions below. We recommend you prepare your answers before completing the application.
   1. Mendocino College is committed to supporting all students with equity-minded teaching practices. Describe your experiences creating dynamic and engaging in-person learning environments that meet the needs of students with a variety of learning needs and from a variety of backgrounds.
   2. Describe your experience effectively teaching online, including how you meet accessibility standards and support different learning needs. If you haven't taught online, describe how you plan to practice best online teaching practices.
   3. Discuss your contributions to collegiality in an educational setting.

If meeting the state mandated minimum qualifications based on equivalency, complete the MLCCD equivalency application and include all supporting documents. Applications found at: MLCCD - Equivalency Form and Instructions

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Compensation is dependent on education and experience.

Annual salary offered at $76,131 - $106,206. Step seven (7) is the maximum step placement based on year for year teaching experience or two years of FTE work experience in the field per step.

Please see the current salary schedule at: MLCCD - Salary Schedule

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes family medical, dental, vision, EAP benefits and employee life insurance with no monthly premium contribution from faculty members. Additional voluntary life insurance is available for employee purchase. Benefits are effective at the first of the month following hire date.

Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn ten (10) days of sick leave per year.

Retirement: This position is eligible for CalSTRS Retirement. Additional, voluntary 403(b) programs are available.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The successful candidate will support success by providing instructional support and institutional collaboration. This includes the following duties and/or assignments:

TEACHING:

• Instructs transfer level English composition, critical thinking, literature, creative writing, and other courses per department needs; instructs in our Reading and Writing Lab; participates in program and curriculum development and revision and program review.
• Provides instruction in accordance with the course outline and schedule of classes; prepares a syllabus for each class to inform students about the course objectives, grading plan, assignments, and attendance requirements; develops, maintains, and assesses student learning outcomes; evaluates students' performance; provides students with timely feedback; submits grades and attendance reports.
• Posts and maintains office hours; develops and maintains current curriculum materials and course outlines; recommends course scheduling; selects textbooks and instructional materials; recommends library selections; conducts faculty evaluations; advises part-time faculty.

DEPARTMENT:

• Attends department meetings;
• Participates in program development, review, and revision;
• Participates in curriculum development, review, modification, and deletion;
• Develops and assesses student learning outcomes in the discipline;
• Participates in full-time and part-time faculty evaluations;
• Provides input and assistance to the Dean regarding the schedule of classes, schedule changes, and the recruitment and assignment of part-time faculty in the discipline;
• Collaborates with the campus centers concerning classes in the discipline; serves as a liaison with local dual enrollment schools and the community.

INSTITUTIONAL:

• Reports prepared and on time for meetings; attends in-service days, commencements, and faculty meetings as scheduled;
• Completes required flex hours for professional development purposes; serves on college committees;
• Participates in the processes of shared governance;
• Participates in activities to create and promote career pathways and explore job opportunities, including articulation with local high schools and four-year institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including but not limited to a Live Scan background check and completion of TB Test.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and faculty.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:

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

The minimum qualifications handbook with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office may be viewed at: CCCCO Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration

If meeting the state-mandated minimum qualifications based on equivalency, the link below will take you to Mendocino College's equivalency policy and form that must be filled out and submitted with your application packet. Equivalency Form and Instructions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with and/or training to teach through distance education via Canvas learning management system.

ABILITY TO: Effectively instruct assigned courses using a variety of techniques and methods of delivery; evaluate and develop curriculum and instructional materials; assess student academic progress; develop course schedules; stay current in the subject area through continued professional development and active involvement in

KNOWLEDGE OF: Theories of composition, rhetoric, critical thinking, and related teaching practices; the needs of rural community students of diverse backgrounds; and the community college mission.