College of Marin
College of Marin seeks part-time instructors to teach ESL Foundational Skills courses for the Fall 2026 semester on the Kentfield campus.
TO APPLY: Email the following and type "ESL INSTRUCTOR" in the subject line.
1 Resume
2. Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts only required upon hire)
3. Foreign Credential Evaluation, if applicable (see "Foreign Degree Holders" below)
to: Beth Patel, College Skills Department Chair at [contact details available in the full listing]
Classes are available across our Foundational Skills sequence of beginning to intermediate levels. These are non-credit, integrated-skills classes that provide students with essential language for work, life, and social interactions.
Campus: Kentfield, CA (in person)
Dates: 8/24/26– 12/14/26 (Finals Week 12/15 – 12/21/26)
Days/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:10 – 8:30 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:10 – 8:30 pm
Saturdays, 9:00 am – 12:50 pm
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; or
3. The equivalent*; and
4. 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
5. Possession of a native-speaker fluency in spoken and written English.
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. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
1. In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
2. Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
3. 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 developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
4. Certificated candidates who have not previously been employed in an academic position in California will be required to provide a medical certificate from a licensed physician showing that the candidate is free from any communicable disease unfitting the candidate to instruct or associate with students. The medical exam shall have been conducted not more than six months before submission of the certificate and shall be at the expense of the candidate. (Ed. Code Section 87408)
5. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section [contact details available in the full listing]). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan.
6. Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.
SALARY INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $90,657 - $124,850* (see below for part-time instruction breakdown)
Please refer to the Faculty (UPM/AFT) Salary Schedule on our Human Resources site for detailed information.
- Salaries for part-time instructors are based on the number of units taught and are paid at 95% of the Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule. New part-time instructors will be placed between Step 1, Column 1, and Step 9, Column 5 of the salary schedule, depending on verified background and experience. Salary placement is non-negotiable.
