Job Description
Pasadena City College Salary: $8,679.71 - $12,891.97 MonthlyContract Monthly Faculty Job Type: Full-Time Faculty Job Number: 09950 Location: Pasadena, CA Department: Instruction Closing: 5/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Pasadena City College is hiring a Full-Time, Tenure-Track Noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor commencing with the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, equity-minded instruction to a diverse adult learner population and contribute to the development of innovative noncredit ESL pathways that support student transition to credit programs, workforce opportunities, further education, and lifelong learning. This position requires a strong commitment to culturally responsive teaching, collaboration across disciplines and community partners, and active participation in institutional initiatives that promote student access, retention, persistence, and completion. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NONCREDIT ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) INSTRUCTOR: Teach noncredit ESL courses across multiple proficiency levels, including literacy through advanced, in a variety of instructional modalities (in-person, online, hybrid, and off-site locations) Plan, organize, and deliver instruction aligned with Course Outlines of Record (CORs) and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Evaluate student performance using appropriate assessment tools and provide timely, constructive feedback Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and outcomes; submit required documentation in a timely manner Develop, review, revise, and assess curriculum, including CORs, certificates of completion/competency, and SLOs Participate in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of noncredit ESL pathways that support transitions to credit programs, career advancement, and further education Integrate innovative instructional strategies and technology to support diverse and nontraditional learners Collaborate with faculty, counselors, administrators, staff, and community partners to enhance instruction, student support services and program effectiveness Engage in shared governance, committee work, program review, and institutional planning Participate in professional development to remain current in ESL curriculum and pedagogy/andragogy, noncredit education, and emerging instructional practices PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of second language acquisition theory and effective ESL instructional methodologies Ability to teach adult students at varying levels of English proficiency, including non-literate and beginning learners Ability to develop, assess, and revise curriculum aligned with student learning outcomes and program goals Skill in integrating instructional technology and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning Ability to analyze and apply student performance data to improve instruction. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and community stakeholders Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse and nontraditional learners. Willingness to teach flexible schedules, including day, evening, weekend, online, and off-site classes MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second language, or teaching English to speakers of other languages OR A bachelor's degree in education, English, linguistics, applied linguistics, any foreign language, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, or speech; and a certificate in teaching English as a second language, which may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor OR A bachelor's degree with any of the majors specified in subparagraph (2) above; and one year of experience teaching ESL in an accredited institution; and a certificate in teaching English as a second language, which may be completed concurrently during the first two years of employment as a noncredit instructor OR Possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in ESL OR The equivalent - degree must be shown as conferred on transcript. Some degrees may require equivalency. When equivalency is requested,