ESL Non- Credit Tenure Track Instructor Apply
Santa Rosa Junior College
Salary: $80,693.00 - $113,724.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Contract Faculty
Job Number: 21-01372
Location: CA 95407, CA
Department: English as a Second Language
Closing: 3/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
FILING DEADLINE: March 13, 2024
It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials are submitted by the filing deadline to be given consideration.
Please note: Only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee. Materials and applications will not be accepted after the filing deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted by the filling deadline in order to be given consideration. Please contact the Human Resources staff persons assigned to this recruitment (see the more about SRJC section of the job announcement) if any questions.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Salary Range: Yearly Salary of $80,693 - $113,724 (23/24 Faculty Salary Schedule); Placement within this range is determined by teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees. Contracted salary is for 177 days per year (August through May) as specified in the All Faculty Association Contract, Article 8. AFA Contract - Articles
- Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents
- Housing Assistance: Reduced fees for mortgage loans and real estate services may be available to the candidate selected for this position (contact Human Resources for more information).
Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking an individual with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full-time, regular contract position in the ESL Department at Santa Rosa Junior College, beginning Fall Semester, August 2024. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.
We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others. Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.
ABOUT SRJC:
Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. Many of SRJC's students are drawn to the college for its academic excellence, superb faculty and staff, comprehensive student services and beautiful grounds. SRJC's mission is to passionately cultivate learning through the creative, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and ethical development of our diverse community. At SRJC, we value learning that includes:
- Excellent and innovative instruction and support services;
- A learning- and learner-centered environment;
- A welcoming physical environment;
- Equity-minded faculty and staff with a caring and supportive attitude among faculty and staff;
- Access to programs and courses that lead to transfer and/or gainful employment.
- Access to lifelong learning opportunities
Video Overview of Santa Rosa Junior College
Essential Functions
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The English as a Second Language Department at Santa Rosa Junior College offers a full range of ESL coursework and programs. We serve over 2000 multilingual students with a wide variety of personal, vocational, and academic goals. We also provide community-based classes, civics-based education and traditional ESL classes. Our goal is for students to access campus/community programs and services and to assist students, both on and off campus, to realize their aspirations. The department encourages bilingual/bicultural individuals, particularly representative of our student population, and persons with disabilities, to apply. The department is especially interested in instructors with content-based instructional background.
ESL department website.
Essential Functions:
- Work as the anchor ESL faculty at SRJC Roseland
- Provide excellent instruction and support to noncredit ESL students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid and/or off-campus assignments
- Develop and revise curriculum to meet the diverse needs of ESL, incorporating current instructional technologies and best practices
- Implement and conduct placement assessment and continuous improvement of ESL programs and courses
- Help coordinate the noncredit ESL program and events
- Maintain currency in the field of teaching English to multilingual students
- Participate in District or department service such as committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, and hiring committees
- Advocate for noncredit ESL students at the College and collaborate with support staff and community partners to enhance the overall ESL program
- Foster partnerships with local organizations and promote the ESL program within the community
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
Minimum Qualifications:
Required for Non-Credit Courses:
- Bachelor's Degree in TESL or TESOL; OR
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, English, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, any foreign language, Composition, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Reading, or Speech AND a TESL certificate (which may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a non-credit instructor); OR
- Bachelor's degree with any of the majors specified above AND one year experience teaching English as a Second Language in any accredited institution AND a TESL certificate (which may be completed concurrently during the first two years of employment as a non-credit instructor); OR
- Possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in English as a Second Language; OR a fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Instructor's Credential in Language Arts and Literature.
Preferred:
Application Procedures
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
In order to be given consideration for this recruitment, applicants must submit the following documents by the filing deadline:
- A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/SchoolJobs.com employment application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the \\\\\\\"Work Experience\\\\\\\" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.
- Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.
- A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.
- Current Resume.
- A 500-word response to the diversity prompt below:
- Curricula;
- Learning activities;
- Teaching/counseling practices;
- Educational Resources;
- Training, background, coursework and/or professional development;
- Program Development
- If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application.
- SRJC only accepts foreign transcripts that have been evaluated by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a full list of accepted evaluation services, please see NACES.
- For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see Foreign Degree Requirements.
8. If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).
PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
Candidate Accommodations:
- Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.
MORE ABOUT SRJC HUMAN RESOURCES
BUSSMAN HALL ANNEX
MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
PHONE: (707) 527-4954
EMAIL: Please contact Jenne Arden - jarden@santarosa.edu
The office is located in Bussman Hall Annex on the Santa Rosa campus. All documents included in your online employment application become the property of the District. Your employment application for this opening will not automatically be considered for future openings. New employment application(s) must be submitted for each opening.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):
- In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
- Must be fingerprinted in California(no exceptions) and have background clearance (at applicant's expense);
- Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer remote only' assignments).
- Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter);
- Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX, Mandated Reporter;
Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. Link to read or obtain a full copy of this report. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.
Non Discrimination
The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.
SRJC Strategic Plan
VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.
MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.
- We focus on student learning by preparing students for transfer; by providing responsive career and technical education; and by improving students' foundational skills.
- We provide a comprehensive range of student development programs and services that support student success and enrich student lives.
- We support the economic vitality, social equity and environmental stewardship of our region.
- We promote personal and professional growth and cultivate joy at work and in lifelong learning.
- We foster critical and reflective civic engagement and thoughtful participation in diverse local and global communities.
- We regularly assess, self-reflect, adapt, and continuously improve.
SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/santarosajc/jobs/4369141/esl-non-credit-tenure-track-instructor
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