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Form of workPosition is open until filled. First review Date:January 5, 2024.
Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration.
Description:
This is a full-time, tenure track, 10 month-per-year classroom teaching assignment in the Division of Noncredit ESL. The current teaching load is 21 hours instructional hours per week. Members of the full-time faculty will hold five office hours per week and are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position. Participation in professional activities, curriculum development, and campus committees is required. The teaching assignment may include courses offered in either onsite, online and hybrid format, evening and/or Saturday classes.
Start Date: Fall 2024
Teach courses in ESL using active, collaborative, and communicative strategies.
Maintain records of attendance, census, grades, etc.
Maintain regular posted office hours and be accessible to students.
Provide an environment conducive to effective learning.
Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum, policies, and procedures for the program.
Participate in campus governance and professional activities (e.g., committees, scheduling, leadership positions, faculty meetings, etc.)
Participate in staff development and continuing education activities that are designed to maintain and develop currency in the field, pedagogy (for traditional and online teaching and learning), and student support strategies, especially as they relate to student equity initiatives.
Work to achieve the college's Institutional, Program, and Student Learning Outcomes in support of Glendale Community College's Mission Statement.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Performs other instructional-related duties as assigned.
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, 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.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in teaching a variety of ESL courses to adults at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Experience with CASAS, EL Civics, and/or other grant-funded programs.
Fluency in one or more languages.
Experience using a learning management system (LMS).
Experience in curriculum development.
Knowledge about or experience working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps.
Teaching experience that reflects innovative pedagogy, including active learning and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Experience with the development and teaching of distance education classes.
Salary, Health and Welfare Benefits
Starting salary is from $65,951 to $91,306 per year depending upon education and experience. Step placement within the appropriate column is determined by Article VIII of the Glendale College Guild, Local 2276, Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additionally, information regarding health and welfare benefits may be found in Article XI.
Application Process
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
- Current resume
- Cover letter that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications
- Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s) must be submitted. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
If selected, First Round Interview dates are proposed for March 11 - 15, 2024.
If selected, Final Interview dates are proposed for March 21 - 29, 2024.
Travel Reimbursement
Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to request partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Please contact the Office of Human Resources for more information.
This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.
Visas
GCCD does not sponsor visas.
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law. To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu
Accommodations
If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform Human Resources.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College District.
