American Language (Credit ESL) - Adjunct Professor

Posting Title:
American Language (Credit ESL) - Adjunct Professor
Posting Number:
A-069-2022
Division:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Department:
American Language
Mission & Vision Statement:
The American Language Department is committed to developing the language proficiency of English Language Learners in writing, reading, and speaking for success in college and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.
Salary:
$82.49 per hour (based on lecture hour equivalent)
Health & Welfare Benefits:
Not Applicable
Open Date:
07/01/2023
Close Date:
06/30/2024
Initial Screening Date:
06/30/2024
Open Until Filled:
No
Inquiries/Contact::
For more details about this position, please contact:

Name: Elizabeth Casian
Title: Chair, American Language
E-mail: ecasian@mtsac.edu
Phone: (909) 274-4588
Overview:
THIS IS A TEMPORARY, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.
Minimum Qualifications:
A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:

1. 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
2. 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
3. The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application);OR
4. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code § 87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.);

AND

B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.Preferred Qualifications:

1. Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing.
2. Evidence of:
   1. Usage of acceleration principles and reading apprenticeship philosophies.
   2. Leadership abilities.
   3. A teaching style that integrates technology to maximize language acquisition.
   
   
   

License(s) & Other Requirements:
This position may periodically be required to get to a variety of locations. If operating a vehicle, employees must have the ability to secure and maintain a valid California driver”s license.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Teach credit ESL reading, writing, speaking and/or elective courses from basic to advanced levels in accordance with assigned course outline of record.
2. Design curriculum around thematic units curated from multimedia sources.
3. Participate in curriculum development, student learning outcome development and assessments, and participate in appropriate professional development activities.
4. Collaborate effectively with other faculty, staff, and administrators to plan, develop, and execute related program goals.
5. Utilize culturally responsive pedagogy to instruct and assist in growth and success of students with a sensitivity to instructional needs.
6. Maintain a scheduled office hour.
7. Utilize learning management systems (i.e. Canvas) and instructional technologies for delivery of course content.
8. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities and College, division, and department policies.

Equivalencies:
Candidates not holding the stated required qualifications who are requesting consideration based on an equivalency will need to answer the equivalency questions included in the application.
Application Procedure:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at the Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. If applicable, College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.

Foreign Transcripts:
Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Accredited evaluation agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Website.
Selection Procedure:
A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities and other job-related criteria as listed in the job posting. Interviews may include a writing sample, presentation, teaching demonstration and/or performance test.
Conditions of Employment:
The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College”s campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.

Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.
Notice to all prospective employees - The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.
As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report. The person holding this position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College”s Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.
Conflict of Interest:
Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College”s Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).
District Rights:
We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.