English Instructor Tenure-Track Clovis Community College

Overview

English Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) – Clovis Community College

Posting Details. Announcement Information and essential information about the position are provided below. This is a full-time, tenure-track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.

At Clovis Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.

• Teach a full schedule of English courses which include transfer-level composition and critical thinking.
• Implement appropriate practices to develop writing skills at all levels.
• Participate in program development and expansion of English courses, including connections with industry and Guided Pathways.
• Participate in program planning, student-learning-outcome development and assessment to improve student learning.
• Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees as needed.
• Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed.
• Fulfllling all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, related to equity-minded practice within the classroom; and

• Master’s 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
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Note:

If the degrees posted on your transcript do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.

• Experience and skill incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into responsibilities.
• Experience with racially minoritized students and understanding of exclusionary patterns in higher education.
• Experience with students of diverse backgrounds including disabilities.
• Willingness to develop and expand the college English program.
• Online teaching certificate or willingness to earn one; readiness to teach classes online.
• Knowledge of AB 705 and current pedagogy for teaching writing; assessment methods and outcomes development.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff; strong communication and technology skills.

178 duty days per year. Starting annual salary is $71,054 – $106,970 based on education and experience. An annual doctoral stipend of $2,419 is available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and CalSTRS retirement.

Applications will be screened for completeness and minimum qualifications. A selection advisory committee will review candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents to determine interviewees. Interviews are tentatively scheduled as follows: FIRST LEVEL INTERVIEWS the week of 03/16/2026; FINAL INTERVIEWS the weeks of 04/13/26 and 04/20/26.

The committee will rate responses to interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable). A small number of applicants will be recommended to the President for final interviews. Final approval rests with the Board of Trustees. The District is an equal opportunity employer and commits to diversity and inclusion. SCCCD EEO Plan is available for review.

Required documents include transcripts, letters of recommendation, resume/CV, and a letter of application. Additional documents may be requested. Refer to the posting for submission instructions and deadlines. This posting may be re-advertised or closed based on district needs.