English as a Second Language - ESL (Adjunct/Part-time)

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English as a Second Language - ESL (Adjunct/Part-time) Salary: $83.45 - $106.66 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 25 Closing: Continuous Location: 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Need Help With Your Online Account?Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu. Examples Of Functions and Tasks Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional and/or Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials: coordinate with part-time instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and laboratory content; coordinate with educational administrator to assure transferability of courses within the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems: evaluate and/or revise course descriptions, present new or revised curriculum to curriculum committee and/or other appropriate shared governance body; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure. PERIPHERAL: Review curriculum in accordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards. Lecture/Laboratory Preparation and Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Complete book order forms and provide District bookstore with master copies of syllabi for printing; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and/ or coordinate lectures with laboratory learning assignments. Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information on board or overhead projector; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; prepare and distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and without ridicule, improper criticism or bias; encourage students participation; monitor student activity and takes steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; design and develop new classroom and laboratory techniques and operation of equipment; assign homework and laboratory assignments to students and assign research topics as appropriate. PERIPHERAL: Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks and/or laboratory manuals determined to be the most useful and appropriate; attend classes, workshops, conferences and symposiums to increase and/or update knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; read current literature (normally several sources- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom and/or laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom and/or laboratory use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use and which is appropriate for the subject area; erase chalk/whiteboards and otherwise prepare and oversee classrooms after class sessions. Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examination/quizzes, and mark and grade papers accordingly; assign, read and evaluate homework assignments, projects to promote learning; tabulate scores and assign official grades; record scores and student attendance on appropriate forms, as required; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example, EOPS, etc). PERIPHERAL: Input student scores into a computer (including word processing software), and make printouts of scoring data available to affected students. Advising/Counseling - ESSENTIAL: Confer and collaborate with appropriate Counseling Center and Admissions and Records Department staff member(s) to ensure ESL students are provided consistent, accurate information with regard to District ESL program(s); maintain availability to students to discuss academic achievements, problems, complaints, other matters, advising as appropriate; interact with students in a genial and supportive manner, advise students regarding planning and scheduling of classes. PERIPHERAL: Understand District and/or ESL program(s) policies, procedures, requirements, and learning opportunities for ESL students; inform ESL students of their rights and responsibilities. Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participa

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