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Position Title English as a Second Language (ESL) Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) Special Instructions to Applicants
The English as a Second Language Department at Los Medanos Community College is accepting applications for part-time faculty.
The position is a temporary assignment to staff classes for Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027. Part-time ESL@LMC faculty must be able and qualified to teach different levels of proficiency, curriculum areas, modalities, and times in both the day/evening; prepare and grade class assignments according to the official course outlines of record; evaluate academic progress and course outcomes; manage scholastic records and submit them by published deadlines; and be able to
serve students of diverse ages, ethnicities, languages, and academic backgrounds.
We are seeking high quality community college instructional candidates to teach in-person day and evening classes at the Pittsburg campus.
Description of Position
Provide instruction at Entry and Bridge, Intermediate, and/or Advanced levels of English as a second language instruction focusing on pronunciation, speaking, listening, grammar, writing, reading, and vocabulary.
Our Vision for Social Justice
We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
Inquiries
For questions, please contact:
Dr. Paula A. Gunder
pgunder@losmedanos.edu
Recruitment Type Faculty Location Los Medanos College Posting Number F01334 # of Openings 2 Salary
Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).
Position Status Temporary EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Part-Time Faculty Department L5016-English as a Second Language Discipline ESL Alternate Discipline Duties and Responsibilities
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
class schedules;
ideas and critical thinking;
evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
meeting with students outside of class;
maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
maintaining accurate academic records;
performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
EDUCATION:
Masters in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with a Language (ESL) TESL emphasis, linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis or education with a TESL emphasis
OR
Bachelors 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 masters in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech or any foreign language
OR
The equivalent. If you do not possess the listed degrees, you must complete the equivalency form provided in the online application.)
EQUIVALENCY
If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.
License/Certificates/Credentials
Understanding of and ability to apply second language acquisition, TESOL, ESL, and equity-based teaching, learning, and assessment methodologies and practices
Desirable Qualifications
Successful experience teaching various ESL reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary, and/or pronunciation classes at various levels of English language proficiency preferably in the community college setting
Experience serving and supporting diverse (im)migrant and refuge, racial, ethnic, linguistic, socio-economic, LGBTQ+, and unique needs populations
Expertise using current technology for in-class and online instruction
Knowledge of other cultures and languages
Job Open Date: 05/22/2026 Job Close Date: 06/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Employment Begins: August 2026 # of Months 4 Employee Benefits
Insurance: The district offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents.
Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.
Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System).
Police Service employees are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.
Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually
(which can vary based on length of winter break).
Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan,
longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.
For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website
Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2022-2025%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf
Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf
How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS, INCLUDING CURRENT CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT EMPLOYEES, MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.
After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.
Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB assessment, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Foreign Degree and Credit Statement
All foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Two local firms that provide this service are International Education Research Foundation (310) 258-9451 www.ierf.org and Educational Records Evaluation Service (916) 921-0790 www.eres.com. Credits previously accepted by an accredited institution will be accepted with no further evaluation. It is the applicants responsibility to arrange and pay for the foreign degree evaluation. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept evaluations after the closing date.
ADA Accommodations:
Request For Reasonable Accommodation
Medical Verification
Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to
slever@4cd.edu
COVID-19 Information
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Quick Link https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12074 Diversity Statement
It is the Districts policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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