English Second Language; ESL Assistant Professor

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;

assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

This position will be based in the Language and Communication department.

American River College seeks employees who: Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion; engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence; fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position; regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy.

Position Salary Information: Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (Download PDF reader) (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step
8). For more information on the step placement process, please .

Typical Duties

• The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses: ESL 37 Novice-High Integrated Reading and Writing; ESL 47 Intermediate-Low Integrated Reading and Writing; ESL 55 Intermediate-Mid Integrated Reading and Writing; ESL 315 Intermediate-High Integrated Reading and Writing; ESL 325 Advanced-Low Integrated Reading and Writing; ESL 350 Critical Reading, Research and Writing Through Literature; ESLW 340 Advanced Composition;
  
  ESLG 31 Basic English Grammar; ESLG 41 Elements of English Sentences; ESLG 51 Grammar for Intermediate ESL Writers; ESLG 310 Intermediate-High Grammar; ESLG 320 Advanced-Low Grammar; ESLL 31 Listening and Speaking for College Readiness; ESLL 41 Listening, Speaking and Presentation Skills for College; ESLL 51 Academic Communication, Note taking, and College Success Skills; ESLL 310 Intermediate-High Listening and Speaking; ESLL 320 Advanced-Low Listening and Speaking;
  
  ESLLAB (all levels).
• To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the campus: ARC Programs and Majors.

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 master's in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech or any foreign language OR the equivalent
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All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026
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Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. See Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Before You Apply: Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified.
Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

• Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
• Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)
• Copy of TESL certificate(s)/license(s) (if using to meet minimum qualifications)
• Supplemental Questionnaire Document (see supplemental question section of application)

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Degree titles must exactly match the stated qualifications (word-for-word). If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details. Example:
If a master's in Psychology is required but the…