Part-Time Instructor, English as a Second Language

Description

Irvine Valley College is looking for Part-Time Instructors to teach English as a Second language credit courses. These include courses in academic writing and academic skills for multilingual speakers. Content taught in academic writing courses ranges from academic paragraphs to multi-paragraph, multi-source transfer-level essays. Instructors with transfer-level experience are encouraged to apply. We are also looking for ESL instructors who have experience working with students one-on-one in a writing lab setting. Teaching assignments may include long-term substitute positions.

Temporary, part-time faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical education programs. These part-time positions are on an as-needed basis and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Performance Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of part-time faculty are to teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. The faculty member will prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus; when requested, help develop, and measure learning outcomes as identified by the department; and assess student performance and maintain grade records.

Report assessment data on student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and/or student services outcomes.

Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning.

Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.

Follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the college and district as published.

Complete all program/college/district reporting deadlines on time.

Complete and submit required documents in a timely manner.

Make use of technology and learning materials that are current, support the lesson, and enable students to engage with the material.

Establish and maintain a framework for regular and sustained contact with/among students if teaching distance education courses.

Teach classes during the scheduled time and at the assigned location.

Meet workload obligations.

Maintain accurate records.

May participate in curriculum review and program development.

Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must meet one (1) of the following qualifications under (a) through (c):
   1. Master's in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with an TESL emphasis, linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis or education with a TESL emphasis; OR
   2. 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 master's in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech, or any foreign language; OR
   3. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (a) or (b) above.
2. Commitment to equity and diversity.