"ESL Focused Skills Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool"

Job Description

ESL Focused Skills Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool

Location: Kentfield - In Person, CA

Description: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Focused Skills classes are offered for credit and noncredit at intermediate to advanced proficiency levels. Classes at each level focus on grammar, speaking/listening, reading/vocabulary or writing.

Commitment to Diversity: College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced.

Essential Functions: Instructors appointed to the part-time temporary pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments for ESL Focused Skills pool instructors include: Teaching all levels and components of ESL Focused Skills classes to students from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds; Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter; Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations; Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours; Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required; Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility; Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English.

Requirements: 1. A Master's degree in TESL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics with a TESL emphasis, Linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis, or Education with a TESL emphasis; or 2. A Bachelor's degree 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 a Master's in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English, Composition, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Reading, Speech or any foreign language; and 3. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community; and 4. Possession of a native-speaker fluency in spoken and written English.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Understanding equity as the recognition of historical and systemic disparities in opportunity and outcomes and providing the resources necessary to address those disparities; Understanding of contemporary equity and diversity concepts and issues in a community college setting; Competencies related to: curriculum & course development; teaching & learning theory; information resources & evaluating student outcomes; and, assisting students to develop critical thinking skills; Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility and subject matter; Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing with a diverse campus community; Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and members of the campus community; Familiarity with, willingness and ability to use multiple teaching methods including computer-based learning; Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self-learners; Knowledge, training and experience with online pedagogy and technology; Evidence of excellent written and oral skills in English; Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin.

Conditions of Employment: Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete: In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States; Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance; California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment; Certificated candidates who have not previously been employed in an academic position in California will be required to provide a medical certificate; DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers.

Required Application Documents: The following documents must be attached to your application: Cover Letter; Resume; List of at least three (3) professional references; Complete copy of college transcript conferring Bachelor's degree; Complete copy of college transcript conferring Master's degree; Copy of applicable TESOL/TESL and/or linguistics certification(s); STATEMENT - Please provide a response to the following prompt.

Supplemental & Salary Information: BARGAINING UNIT & RETIREMENT PLAN: UPM - Part-time Faculty; SALARY INFORMATION: FLSA Status: Exempt; Salary Range: $90,657 - $124,850; Salaries for Part-time Temporary Pool members are based on the number of units taught and are paid at 95% of the Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule.