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

State Center Community College District•Fresno, CA

12h

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About The Position

Requirements

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom
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)

Nice To Haves

Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility
Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities
Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
Related work and professional experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students
Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities
Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
Experience with, and sensitivity to, under-prepared and high-need students at the community college
Successful experience in teaching or evidence of preparation to teach a broad range of college English courses, such as courses in basic skills reading and writing, transfer-level composition, and critical thinking
Knowledge and understanding of the pedagogy to teach Reading and Writing courses at the community college level
Demonstrated commitment to professional development in English and Reading disciplines
Demonstrated ability to promote and apply the college’s values for creating a learning environment of respect and equity, while encouraging creativity and critical thinking
Willingness to develop and expand the college English program in areas such as curriculum development, instructional technology, interdisciplinary linkages, and basic skills
Experience in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, and general education learning outcomes
Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success
Familiarity with a writing center/lab setting or tutorial center for instructional enhancement
Expertise in using current pedagogy for teaching composition courses, basic skills reading and writing, and integrated reading and writing
An online teaching certificate, or the desire to earn one, and a willingness to teach classes online
Awareness of current state and local legislation, such as AB 705, and its effect on the community college system
Knowledge and awareness of current theories and methodology for teaching writing
Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals