English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered for college credit to students at intermediate to advanced proficiency levels. Classes at each level focus on grammar, speaking/listening, reading/vocabulary or writing.

Note: College of Marins faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department desires. Applications received after that time will remain on file for the next screening period. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status.

Essential Functions:

Instructors appointed to the part-time temporary pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed.

Assignments for ESL (Credit) pool instructors include:

Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter

Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations

Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours

Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials

Contributing to development of program policies and procedures

Participation in departmental and college professional activities and/or committees is welcomed, but not required

Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required

Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility

Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics

Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English

Requirements & Desirables:

REQUIREMENTS
1.) A Master's degree 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.) A 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 a Master's in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English, Composition, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Reading, Speech or any foreign language; OR
3.) The equivalent; AND
4.) Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community; AND
5.) Possession of a native-speaker fluency in spoken and written English.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills)

Competencies related to: curriculum & course development; teaching & learning theory; information resources & evaluating student outcomes; and, assisting student to develop critical thinking skills

Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing with a diverse campus community

Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility and subject matter

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and members of the campus community

Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin

Familiarity with, willingness and ability to use multiple teaching methods including computer based learning

Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self learners

Knowledge, training and experience with online pedagogy and technology

Evidence of excellent written and oral skills in English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A second language learning experience

REQUIRED CLEARANCES
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance
Tuberculin (TB) Clearance

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
A. Cover Letter
B. Resume
C. Transcript conferring Masters degree
D. Transcript conferring Bachelors degree
E. Copy of TESL or TESOL certificate, if you possess one

Supplemental & Salary Information:

SALARY INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Exempt

Please refer to the Faculty (UPM/AFT) Salary Schedule on our Human Resources site for detailed information.

Salaries for Part-time Temporary Pool members are based on the number of units taught and are paid at 95% of the Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule. New part-time instructors will be placed between Step 1, Column 1, and Step 7, Column 5 of the salary schedule, depending on background and experience.

Temporary part-time credit instructor payment formula:
Annual salary x # of units divided by 30 units x 95% = semester payment; divided by five (5) = monthly salary.