Contra Costa Community College District
Assistant Professor - English as a Second Language (Tenure Track)
Contra Costa Community College District, Martinez, California, United States, 94553
Assistant Professor - English as a Second Language (Tenure Track)
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The ESL Department at Los Medanos College (LMC) is excited to seek enthusiastic applicants for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor in English as a Second Language (ESL), beginning Fall 2026.
About the Position This tenure‑track instructional position includes a multiple‑course teaching assignment each fall and spring semester, requiring discipline expertise, cultural humility, and student‑centered practices (note: summer session opportunities are also available). Teaching will include face‑to‑face morning, afternoon, and night hours as well as online instruction. The role involves collaboration with the Department on curriculum, program, and student‑success efforts.
Applicants should be bi‑ or multilingual/cultural and share backgrounds with our students. We encourage historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities, including women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, and nonbinary and transgender individuals.
About the Department The ESL Department serves a diverse population of students, including immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, undocumented students, one‑and‑half generation students, adult‑school transfer students, international students, and other under‑represented groups. We provide certificate‑based language offerings, orientation, navigation, engagement classes, registration support, peer tutoring & advising, academic counseling, club and program activities, and outreach to the East Contra Costa community. For more information, visit https://www.losmedanos.edu/esl/index.aspx.
Recruitment Timeline
Initial review of applications: December 2025.
Fielded applicants invited to interview: January 2026 (in‑person February 2026). Applicants responsible for travel expenses.
Final interviews: March 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
Advance equitable student learning through exemplary instruction.
Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes.
Collaborate in curriculum development and program review.
Engage in department program improvement initiatives.
Participate in department, division, and college committees.
Engage in professional development activities.
Maintain current knowledge in subject matter area and effective teaching strategies.
Maintain professional conduct and ethics standards.
Inform students of course requirements and evaluation procedures.
Prepare and grade assignments and examinations.
Maintain attendance, records, and documentation.
Hold sufficient office hours.
Participate in shared governance processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Ed.D., Ph.D., or master’s degree in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics, English with TESL emphasis, or equivalent.
Master’s in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with TESL emphasis, linguistics with TESL emphasis, English with TESL emphasis or education with TESL emphasis; OR bachelor’s in TESL, TESOL, English with TESL certificate, linguistics with TESL certificate, applied linguistics with TESL certificate, or any foreign language with TESL certificate; AND (master’s in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, etc.)
(If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications and believe you meet the qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the equivalency petition form in the document section of the online application.)
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated success in employing inclusive, culturally responsive, equity-oriented pedagogies for adult ESL students.
Experience teaching basic to advanced ESL classes, preferably in an open‑access community college setting.
Experience designing and implementing ESL curriculum and assessment.
Ability to collaborate in improving an ESL program and student‑success supports.
Commitment to ongoing professional learning and engagement.
Professional Experience and Credentials License/Certificates/Credentials are desirable but not mandatory.
Benefits Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) and district-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life and disability insurance, employee assistance, deferred compensation, sabbatical leave, and additional travel assistance and retiree benefits.
How to Apply
Submit all application materials online by the closing date (11/14/2025).
Ensure that all materials are received on or before the closing date.
Upload an unofficial transcript for screening.
Submit equivalency application if degree does not exactly match.
Provide foreign degree evaluation if applicable.
Do not upload placeholder documents.
All application materials become property of the district.
Selection Process Applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications. Those selected will be invited to interview at their expense. Interviews may include demonstration or lecture. Finalists may meet with college leadership. Successful candidate must meet employment conditions.
EEO Statement Los Medanos College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, etc. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Request for Reasonable Accommodation Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline.
Required Documents
Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Application for Equivalency (optional)
Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES approved)
Unofficial Transcript 2
Unofficial Transcript 3
Unofficial Transcript 4
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The ESL Department at Los Medanos College (LMC) is excited to seek enthusiastic applicants for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor in English as a Second Language (ESL), beginning Fall 2026.
About the Position This tenure‑track instructional position includes a multiple‑course teaching assignment each fall and spring semester, requiring discipline expertise, cultural humility, and student‑centered practices (note: summer session opportunities are also available). Teaching will include face‑to‑face morning, afternoon, and night hours as well as online instruction. The role involves collaboration with the Department on curriculum, program, and student‑success efforts.
Applicants should be bi‑ or multilingual/cultural and share backgrounds with our students. We encourage historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities, including women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, and nonbinary and transgender individuals.
About the Department The ESL Department serves a diverse population of students, including immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, undocumented students, one‑and‑half generation students, adult‑school transfer students, international students, and other under‑represented groups. We provide certificate‑based language offerings, orientation, navigation, engagement classes, registration support, peer tutoring & advising, academic counseling, club and program activities, and outreach to the East Contra Costa community. For more information, visit https://www.losmedanos.edu/esl/index.aspx.
Recruitment Timeline
Initial review of applications: December 2025.
Fielded applicants invited to interview: January 2026 (in‑person February 2026). Applicants responsible for travel expenses.
Final interviews: March 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
Advance equitable student learning through exemplary instruction.
Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes.
Collaborate in curriculum development and program review.
Engage in department program improvement initiatives.
Participate in department, division, and college committees.
Engage in professional development activities.
Maintain current knowledge in subject matter area and effective teaching strategies.
Maintain professional conduct and ethics standards.
Inform students of course requirements and evaluation procedures.
Prepare and grade assignments and examinations.
Maintain attendance, records, and documentation.
Hold sufficient office hours.
Participate in shared governance processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Ed.D., Ph.D., or master’s degree in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics, English with TESL emphasis, or equivalent.
Master’s in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with TESL emphasis, linguistics with TESL emphasis, English with TESL emphasis or education with TESL emphasis; OR bachelor’s in TESL, TESOL, English with TESL certificate, linguistics with TESL certificate, applied linguistics with TESL certificate, or any foreign language with TESL certificate; AND (master’s in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, etc.)
(If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications and believe you meet the qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the equivalency petition form in the document section of the online application.)
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated success in employing inclusive, culturally responsive, equity-oriented pedagogies for adult ESL students.
Experience teaching basic to advanced ESL classes, preferably in an open‑access community college setting.
Experience designing and implementing ESL curriculum and assessment.
Ability to collaborate in improving an ESL program and student‑success supports.
Commitment to ongoing professional learning and engagement.
Professional Experience and Credentials License/Certificates/Credentials are desirable but not mandatory.
Benefits Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) and district-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life and disability insurance, employee assistance, deferred compensation, sabbatical leave, and additional travel assistance and retiree benefits.
How to Apply
Submit all application materials online by the closing date (11/14/2025).
Ensure that all materials are received on or before the closing date.
Upload an unofficial transcript for screening.
Submit equivalency application if degree does not exactly match.
Provide foreign degree evaluation if applicable.
Do not upload placeholder documents.
All application materials become property of the district.
Selection Process Applicants will be screened for minimum qualifications. Those selected will be invited to interview at their expense. Interviews may include demonstration or lecture. Finalists may meet with college leadership. Successful candidate must meet employment conditions.
EEO Statement Los Medanos College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, etc. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Request for Reasonable Accommodation Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline.
Required Documents
Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Application for Equivalency (optional)
Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES approved)
Unofficial Transcript 2
Unofficial Transcript 3
Unofficial Transcript 4
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