About Us:

We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits.

Overview:

Position Description

• Are you committed to creating an anti-bias, anti-racist, equity-driven classroom?
• Are you passionate about teaching English to speakers of other languages in our immigrant and refugee communities?
• Are you collaborative and dynamic, ready to find innovative ways to engage and support students and reduce barriers to their success?

If this work resonates with you, then we invite you to consider joining our Basic and Transitional Studies team – a team dedicated to helping all students achieve their life, academic, and professional goals. As a full-time ESL Instructor, you will be a key member of a division that includes instruction and support in Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult High School Completion (GED and HS+), and Integrated Basic Education, and Skills Training (I-BEST).

The Full-Time Tenure Track ESL Instructor will be responsible for teaching English language to immigrant and refugee students ages 18 – 80 from many linguistic and cultural backgrounds. They should be prepared to teach all levels and skill areas of English acquisition from basic literacy to English composition. They should be prepared to teach English contextualized in community, college and career readiness. They may be required to teach online (virtual or asynchronous), evening and/or weekend hours. They should also be prepared to join the small team of full-time faculty in providing leadership in and advocacy for the ESL program and the Basic and Transitional Studies division through departmental, divisional, campus, and district initiatives in the Seattle Colleges system.

This is a tenure track position.

First Review of materials will begin on January 19, 2023 and will continue until filled.

Compensation for this role is $74,067 per year.

Application Procedures:

• Attach your current resume.
• Attach a cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the bullet points below in the “What You Bring as a Candidate” section of this job posting.
• Please provide a response to the following supplemental question in a single document:
  • In a paragraph, how would you describe your teaching philosophy as it relates to equity, diversity, and inclusion? (max 500 words)
• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.
• Note: Interviewees for this position will be expected to conduct a 20-minute teaching demonstration and provide 3 professional references.

NOTE: Position finalists will be required to present a teaching demonstration and provide related curriculum materials for the screening committee. All official college transcripts will be required if hired.

What you will be working on:

• Respectfully and effectively teach and work with people from diverse backgrounds (such as racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic) and with diverse physical and learning abilities.
• Prepare and teach a 15-credit load in the ESL program that integrates activities, themes, and content consistent with the Career and College Readiness Standards.
• Provide support and guidance to students as they identify their academic and professional goals.
• Use technology to provide multi-modal engaging and equitable language learning experiences and to support digital literacy and access.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues in the placement and assessment of students.
• Participate in department, division, and college committee work.
• Collaborate on departmental issues by working with faculty colleagues on curriculum development and taking an active leadership role in ongoing department development and improvement plans.
• Advocate for the Basic and Transitional Studies division and ESL program and students.
• Assist with mentorship of newer faculty.

This position reports to the Dean of Basic and Transitional Studies and is governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The American Federation of Teachers (Seattle Community Colleges Local 1789) and Seattle Colleges District VI.

What you bring as a candidate:

(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or in a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching English language to adult immigrant and refugee students in classes at a range of levels in community or technical colleges or at community-based organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in furthering the educational development of adult English language learners from diverse backgrounds (such as racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic) and with diverse physical and learning abilities.
• Demonstrated experience with a wide range of appropriate teaching methods, instructional materials, and forms of assessment.
• Awareness of diverse learning styles and demonstrated experience in applying that knowledge to the development of teaching materials as well as the delivery of instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology to enhance English language instruction, such as virtual/remote instruction, synchronous and asynchronous lessons and activities, online learning management systems, open-source materials, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively and fluently in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt and learn technology (i.e., Ctclink/PeopleSoft, MS 365+) sufficient for professional duties.
• Demonstrated efficiency in keeping detailed, accurate records and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration with colleagues in setting division, departmental, and/or classroom policies, handling division and/or departmental problems.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development through ongoing participation in training workshops, conferences, etc.

Physical Requirements:

The Position

• typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.
• encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
• is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyber bullying”.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.