English As A Second Language Instructor (Temporary, Part Time Pool) - Amended

This part-time position requires the ability to instruct classes in English as a Second Language at all levels, from literacy through advanced, in credit (college level) and noncredit (adult education). Instruction will include communicative methods to develop students' skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Teaching assignments can be scheduled as day, evening or weekend courses at the Ocean Campus: 50 Frida Kahlo Way, the Mission Campus: 1125 Valencia Street, the Downtown Campus: 88 4th Street, or the Chinatown Campus: 808 Kearny Street in San Francisco or other locations as needed. Teaching online sections may be available for interested instructors with prior community college certified training or upon the completion of required training for online teaching at City College of San Francisco.

The ESL Department schedules over 100 credit and noncredit course sections each semester in face-to-face, online and hybrid formats. Over 60 faculty members teach English language skills for daily life, academic purposes, vocational training and citizenship preparation. The ESL Department supports the transformative power of education and the responsibility to identify and serve the needs of more than 10,000 adult students who reflect the rich diversity and complex socioeconomic reality of the Bay Area.

Job Duties

• Teach credit and/or noncredit ESL courses at all levels, including open entry/open-exit courses.

• Teach all components of ESL, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and pronunciation at designated levels of instruction.

• Teach morning, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend classes at one or more sites or online.

• Conduct classes composed of adult students of all ages, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations from diverse cultural, religious, ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, educational, and linguistic backgrounds.

• Perform state-mandated duties associated with instructing and assessing student progress including but not limited to attendance, census, grading, and Student Learning Outcomes.

• Communicate with ESL department faculty on department related issues such as pedagogy and student assessments and related reports.

• Support and engage in culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices to promote student success and address student equity gaps.

• Participate in professional development on topics including diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

• Assign students various learning activities in accordance with the current course outlines, and generate relevant instructional materials to promote student achievement and evaluate student progress.

• Conduct formal and informal testing and assessment of ESL students for diagnostic, placement, and promotional purposes.

• Create a student-centered classroom in which students are taught communicative language either through careful use of existing materials or by teacher-generated materials.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

City College of San Francisco Minimum Qualifications

1.Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).

2.Earned Master's Degree at an accredited institution in TESL, TESOL, English with a concentration in TESL, Linguistics with a concentration in TESL, Applied Linguistics with a concentration in TESL, Education with a concentration in TESL, or any foreign language with a concentration in TESL.

OR

Earned Masters degree from an accredited institution in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Speech, or any foreign language AND a graduate level TESL certificate of no less than 17 units from an accredited institution.

Desirable Qualifications

• Successful teaching of ESL to adult learners in a community college, adult school or Intensive English Program (IEP) setting either in-person or online.

• Successful and relevant employment or community service outside of a community college, adult school, or IEP program, such as experience teaching or tutoring ESL in a community-based organization, immigration services work, Peace Corps service, or K-12 teaching experience.

• Specialized coursework, certification, or demonstrable expertise or experience in TESL-specific areas such as listening, composition, reading, vocabulary, speaking, grammar, pronunciation, assessment, literacy, citizenship, vocational ESL, inclusive education, social justice education or digital literacy.

• Demonstrated success developing or sourcing and using instructional materials for in-person or online classroom use that are level-appropriate, relevant, and responsive to the student population.

• Demonstrated success using a variety of pedagogically appropriate methods and techniques in teaching various ESL courses.

• Successful use of technology in the in-person or online classroom.

• Demonstrated ability to retain students and promote student success

• Ability to use classroom management techniques to create a student-centered classroom and resolve problems or issues.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in use of computer technology and its applications in a college setting.

• Participation in professional growth and service such as publications, workshop presentations and attendance, materials development, collaborative teaching endeavors, classroom-based research, or organizational involvement.

• A second-language learning experience and/or experience of immersion in a foreign culture.

• Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

Benefits Application Procedure

To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.

Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

1.A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicant's background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties.

2.A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.

3.A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement "See Resume" is not acceptable.

4.Three (3) current telephone references within one year of date of application. The list of reference must include current supervisors/employers, colleagues or other professionals and their titles, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.

5.Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant's CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]

6.Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of "diversity statement" with a "teaching philosophy" document will be automatically disqualified.)

Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco, and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.

ADA Statement

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact Tony Brown, Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist/Compliance Officer, at (415) 452-5123 or by email at gabrown@ccsf.edu to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full-time position only).

City College of San Francisco requires that new and current employees participate in the COVID Safety Campaign. All employees must demonstrate proof of COVID vaccination. New hires must submit documentation for verification to the Human Resources Department.

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact Tony Brown, Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist/Compliance Officer, by email at gabrown@ccsf.edu or by phone at (415) 452-5123.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AC00124P Job Open Date 06/06/2023 Application Review Date Job Close Date 08/31/2024 Open Until Filled No Contact

Jessica Buchsbaum

Contact Phone/Extension 415-239-3003 Contact Email jbuchsba@ccsf.edu Special Instructions to Applicant

AMENDED to reflect new language regarding a second round of screening.

The second round of screening and interviews will tentatively commence in September/October 2024 for those who have submitted completed application materials and meet minimum qualifications. City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until 8/31/2024. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.

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