The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.
 
The department maintains a focus on:

• Meeting the needs of a highly diverse student body.
• A personal and professional practice of equity and inclusion
• Culturally responsive teaching and cooperative working while acknowledging, valuing, and challenging different perspectives and opinions.

• Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
• Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
• Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy.
• Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences.

The instructional assignment may encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. Courses for this assignment may include:

• ESL 37 Novice-High Integrated Reading and Writing
• ESL 47 Intermediate-Low Integrated Reading and Writing
• ESL 55 Intermediate-Mid Integrated Reading and Writing
• ESL 315 Intermediate-High Integrated Reading and Writing
• ESL 325 Advanced-Low Integrated Reading and Writing
• ESL 350 Critical Reading, Research and Writing Through Literature
• ESLW 340 Advanced Composition
• ESLL 31 Listening and Speaking for College Readiness
• ESLL 41 Listening, Speaking and Presentation Skills for College
• ESLL 51 Academic Communication, Notetaking, and College Success Skills
• ESLL 310 Intermediate-High Listening and Speaking
• ESLL 320 Advanced-Low Listening and Speaking
• ESLG 31 ESLG 31 Basic English Grammar
• ESLG 41 Elements of English Sentences
• ESLG 51 Grammar for Intermediate ESL Writers
• ESLG 310 Intermediate-High Grammar
• ESLG 320 Advanced-Low Grammar
• ESLLAB: 30 ESL Center: Novice-High Skills in ESL
• ESLLAB: 31 ESL Center: Novice-High Support in ESL
• ESLLAB: 40 ESL Center: Intermediate-Low Skills in ESL
• ESLLAB: 41 ESL Center: Intermediate-Low Support in ESL
• ESLLAB: 50 ESL Center: Intermediate-Mid Skills in ESL
• ESLLAB: 51 ESL Center: Intermediate-Mid Support in ESL
• ESLLAB: 60 ESL Center: Intermediate-High Skills in ESL
• ESLLAB: 61 ESL Center: Intermediate-High Support in ESL
• ESLLAB: 70 ESL Center: Advanced-Low Skills in ESL
• ESLLAB: 71 ESL Center: Advanced-Low Support in ESL
• ESLLAB: 80 ESL Center: Advanced Skills in ESL
• ESL 311 College ESL Newsletter Production

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

1. Have a Master’s 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 Bachelor’s 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 the equivalent.* All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by the time of hire. 
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the “equivalent” provision.
• Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter. 

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae 
3. Letter of Interest 
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts. 
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents. 
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. 
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.