Yuba College is Hiring an Adjunct English Instructor LCC Near Marysville, CA
Adjunct English InstructorLocation: Lake County Campus - Clear Lake, CA Job DescriptionDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The person selected will be expected to:
Organize and teach any courses offered in the English program
Prepare complete course syllabi and outlines
Work with the English Department to develop and maintain a relevant community college curriculum, and assist in facilitating appropriate transfer/articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities
Facilitate student learning by working to develop every student's abilities and by designing varied learning environments, which may include laboratory, distance learning (interactive television, online), and accelerated courses
Teach courses as assigned to meet student needs, which may include day, evening, and weekend classes
Work with staff in related academic support programs
Be committed to, and participate in, the shared-governance process
Essential Duties SummaryREQUIRED DUTIES: Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Required QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in English at California Community Colleges:
Master’s Degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR
Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR
The equivalent OR
Possess a California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of English
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching, employment, or student experiences that provide the candidate with the ability to successfully teach composition, grammar, reading, critical thinking or literature courses.
Background in the use of technology in the classroom/laboratory setting