Adjunct ESL Instructor

Full‑time teaching assignment in the Language and Communication Arts division.

Antelope Valley College Equivalency:
No Equivalency available.

Instruct students in the assigned discipline.

Assignments may include teaching courses during the day, evening, online courses, and/or off‑campus sites.

• 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, applied linguistics with a TESL certificate, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate AND a master's in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech or any foreign language Or the equivalent.

• Knowledge about or experience working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps.
• Teaching experience that reflects culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Successful experience teaching English as a Second Language at the college or university level.
• A strong generalist background and teaching experience in the field of ESL.
• Experience using a learning management system (LMS).
• Experience in developing and revising curriculum, assessing student learning outcomes, and participating in program review documents.

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). 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.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre‑employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

AVC does not sponsor visas.

If you have any questions or concerns, or if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at .

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.

To find out more about AVC, please visit our website .