Part-Time ESL Instructor (Pool)

Definition:

PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment:

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT), AFT 6554.

Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA OR Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $36,191-$52,297 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to take an active role in working with faculty, student groups, and college support services, particularly within the Department and Division.
• Three years' experience in the teaching of listening, speaking, reading and writing preferably at the community college level, to ESL students from low-intermediate to advanced levels.
• Knowledge and understanding of the linguistic and sociological needs of students whose native language is not English, especially Asian, Southeast Asian, Persian and Hispanic students.
• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate a variety of instructional approaches, techniques, and strategies in ESL.
• Knowledge of testing and assessment of student performance.
• Ability to develop English as a Second Language curriculum.
• Experience in a writing lab, Language Lab, Learning Center and/or tutorial program.
• Ability to communicate in at least one language other than English.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues and others in adapting to diverse situations and in resolving problems.
• Experience in using computers in ESL instruction.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
• Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
• Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
• Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
• Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.