Imperial, CA

25-037

ESL

Continuous

Imperial Valley College is co-recipient of the 2023 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence. It offers a full range of associate degrees, professional certificates and basic skills courses as well as a comprehensive array of university transfer and education courses. IVC has an annual full-time enrollment of more than 10,000 students.  The Aspen award committee noted that IVC has created one of the nation’s most effective partnerships with local K-12 systems and has excelled in graduation rates and post-graduation success of its student population. Its student success is based upon IVC’s work in eliminating barriers, addressing student challenges and fostering a culture of care in a rural area with high rates of poverty and traditionally low rates of educational attainment. Imperial Valley College is known throughout the region for its outstanding career programs, excellent programs of study in business, quality allied health, renewable energy and public safety programs and for excellent transfer and general education courses.  IVC is also a major economic engine in Imperial County. It is responsible for infusing millions of dollars annually into the local economy through its construction projects, general operations and annual earnings of its current students and graduates. For additional details regarding Imperial Valley College click here.  

THE POSITION

Full time faculty, 177 days, tenure track as a community college English as a Second Language (ESL) Professor. The teaching assignment will include regular assignment to ESL courses, traditional classroom environment, and/or online, primarily at the main campus in Imperial. The college also offers courses in dual enrollment at local high schools and at local correctional facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Teach courses in English as a Second Language (ESL).

* Demonstrate versatility in instructional methodology and technology and the ability to serve diverse student populations

* Plan, develop, and implement course curricula including curricula to be delivered via distance learning.

* Update course materials and course outlines of record.

* Develop, maintain, and assess student learning outcomes.

* Maintain a current syllabus and provide current course orientation materials for each assigned course.

* Keep current and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and scholastic progress.

* Post and maintain scheduled office hours.

* Attend and actively contribute to meetings or activities pertinent to faculty responsibilities or assignments including but not limited to department meetings, advisory committee meetings, and academic senate.

* Participate in recruiting and articulation activities with local schools, other community colleges, and four-year colleges.

* Use media aids, the library, and other resources as appropriate.

* Maintain currency in subject matter and developments in the field.

* Communicate with students and staff in a professional manner.

* Be familiar with and observe the Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and applicable IVC Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.

* Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. 

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

IMPORTANT:  To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date).  All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

EQUIVALENCY: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications requirements, you must fill out the equivalency form and submit with your application packet. Failure to do so, may result in a disqualification of your application.  It is the applicants' responsibility to submit the completed equivalency form.

Supplemental Information

EEO Information

Imperial Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.