English Assistant Professor (2 Positions)
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.
Teaching corequisite support and stand-alone writing courses using culturally-responsive teaching strategies. Participating in equity-minded professional development with a focus on closing equity gaps. Developing and practicing equitable, anti-racist pedagogy and teaching practices at all three campuses. Instructional assignments may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus classes. Actively engaging in department responsibilities, such as curriculum revision, student learning outcomes assessments, norming sessions, and faculty evaluation.
This is a generalist position, but this candidate may also teach Creative Writing and Literature courses in addition to the core sequence of composition courses.
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 click here.
Typical Duties
The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:
- ENGL C1000/ENGWR 33 combination class
- ENGL C1000 and ENGL C1000H: Academic Reading and Writing (Honors)
- ENGL C1001 and ENGL C1001H: Critical Thinking and Writing (Honors)
- ENGWR 301 and ENGWR 481: College Composition and Literature (Honors)
To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 the equivalent* - All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
- 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.