Location: Woodland Community College - Woodland, CA
Job Description:
As one of two colleges in the District, Woodland Community College is located in Woodland, CA. The College is excited about its status as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves our local communities in Woodland, Esparto, and Knights Landing in Yolo County, Lake County, and Colusa County. The College serves over 3,000 unduplicated students annually in multiple associate and certificated programs. WCC prides itself on an innovative, student-centered faculty and partnerships with school districts and four-year colleges in its service area. The small college setting provides an advantage for faculty and staff to adapt to new instructional methods and processes and to foster strong interdisciplinary collaborations that benefit students. We are seeking a creative, innovative, and collaborative instructor to work to develop programs and services in ESL instruction that will serve our community.
Under the direction of the Woodland Community College Dean of Arts & Sciences, the successful candidate will teach ESOL courses to include reading, writing, grammar, conversation, listening and speaking. The candidate will facilitate ESOL program development implementation. Facilitation and teaching assignments may include days, evenings, and weekends. Responsible for working with existing K-12 Adult Education and other multiple county-based stakeholders, as well as the College Adult Education (AEBG) program stakeholders.
Essential Duties Summary:
Organize and teach ESOL courses to include reading, writing, grammar, conversation, listening, and speaking;
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, religious, cultural, ability, ethnic and sexual orientation backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty;
Maintain accurate attendance, scholastic, and student records, submit them according to published deadlines, and certify as to their accuracy;
Comply with all institutional policies and procedures;
Maintain currency and depth of knowledge in assigned areas of responsibility;
Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
Participate in department, division, and college-wide initiatives and committees;
Participate in college participatory governance process;
Work effectively and professionally with colleagues and members of the college community.
Required Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in English at California Community Colleges: (All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications must be from accredited institutions.)
Masters 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
Bachelors 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 Masters in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading speech, or any foreign language OR
The equivalent OR
Possess a California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of English.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
. Bilingual competence in Spanish and English;
Knowledge of current issues and educational trends in teaching ESOL and/or Basic Skills in a community college setting;
Academic preparation and/or experience in teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking in ESOL courses;
Knowledge of diagnostic and classroom assessment practices and their applications;
Ability to make effective teaching presentations using appropriate and current pedagogies and methodologies;
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of community colleges and the responsibilities of its faculty in realizing this mission;
Academic preparation and experience in teaching ESOL to adult students.
Physical Demands:
Range/Step:
Salary Range: $53.28 - $88.75 per hour
Benefits Information:
To apply, please visit: https://yccd.peopleadmin.com and complete an academic application (please provide description and details for each position held. See resume or left blank will automatically disqualify your application).
The following documents are required: Resume, All Transcripts, Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (attached in a Word document), a Cover letter/letter of interest and 3 Letters of Recommendation.
PLEASE NOTE: AS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS, AN APPLICATION MAY, BUT NEED NOT, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (a) one current evaluation from a peer or supervisor, (b) one abstract of a publication, and/or portfolio. NO OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL SHOULD BE INCLUDED.
EQUIVALENCY: Applicants must meet YCCD minimum qualifications by the filing date or have been awarded equivalency by the District prior to the publication of the Recruitment Announcement.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Contact the Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing foreign transcript services.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment is dependent upon Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance; all fees are the responsibility of the selected candidates and serves the purpose of obtaining a criminal history as authorized by the California Education Code. All prospective employees shall be required to provide verification of TB test.
WORKING CONDITIONS: In accordance to Board Policy, smoking is prohibited in the facilities and on the grounds of Yuba Community College District.
WORK DAY, WORK WEEK, and WORK YEAR: The District has the right to establish work day, work week, work year; hours of positions within the District may vary.
INTERVIEW: A candidate selected for an interview will be required to visit Yuba Community College District at his/her own expense upon a date selected by the District. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure all application materials are received by the application deadline date. All submitted materials become District property, will not be returned, will not be copied and will be considered for this recruitment only. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.
This position is anticipated to be assigned to Yuba College of the Yuba Community College District but may be assigned temporarily or permanently within the District.
IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please contact the Human Resources Office at (530) 741-6975.
Posting Number: AS623P
Open Date: 10/03/2022
Close Date:Review Start Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
A complete application includes the following: Academic Application, Resume, Transcripts, EEO Statement, up to (3) current letters of recommendation and a Cover Letter/Letter of Interest. To apply for an Equivalency, please download a Equivalency Determination Application, Equivalency Statement, and Procedure from YCCDs website: www.yccd.edu/forms
To apply, visit https://yccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3145
EEO Statement As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.
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