English Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)Join Our Mission To Transform Lives
The Contra Costa College English Department is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. This assignment begins mid-August, 2025. The teaching assignment will mainly include transfer-level composition as well as supporting the department and college in incorporating a culturally responsive curriculum. The assignment may also include working with learning communities that support African American students, Latinx students, or other groups.
Description of Position The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), serving predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.
We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.
Academic Responsibilities In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;Participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs;Developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;Engaging in department program improvement initiatives;Participating in department, division, and college committees;Participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies;Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements;Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;Participating in the College's shared governance processes.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.
Desirable Qualifications Understanding of and commitment to using anti-racist and culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy.Experience with and commitment to working with and supporting African American students and/or the African American community.Experience with and commitment to working with and supporting Latinx students and/or the Latinx community.Familiarity and experience with learning communities, such as Umoja and Puente.Ability to lead and willingness to support program improvement through collaborative assessment of student learning, staff development, and curriculum development.Experience teaching students who need extra support in transfer-level first-year composition.Formal training and experience in post-secondary reading instruction.Involvement in and commitment to professional and/or community activities.Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.How to Apply Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date.You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes.If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application.Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees.Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review.All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.Selection Process Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
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