English Instructor

Posting Summary

Posting Type

Wide Distribution

Department

English

Campus

Ocean Campus

Location

Job Category

Faculty (Credit Program)

Salary (Applicant View)

Appointment Type

Faculty - Part-Time Pool

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Start Date

End Date

Position Description

City College of San Francisco is the one of the region's premier public, two-year community colleges dedicated to serving our diverse and vibrant community of learners. The college resides on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. Since its founding in 1935, City College has evolved into a multicultural, multi-campus community college that is one of the largest single-college districts in the country. Enrolling over 40,000 students, it offers credit and non-credit instruction and more than 300 degrees and certificates. City College is one of the first in the nation to offer free tuition, providing San Franciscans with the opportunity to access quality college education and workforce training leading to university transfer and career opportunities. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support the vibrancy of San Francisco and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality. Please visit our webpage at for more information regarding our community college district.

The English Department seeks instructors for the part-time pool to teach college-level composition courses, including courses with corequisite support sections, that meet graduation and transfer requirements.

Job Duties

1. Teach sequence courses in college-level composition as part of a load that may include corequisite support.

2. Teach day, evening, and/or Saturday classes at any of the College's campuses. The current need is for in-person instruction.

3. Perform duties associated with instructing students and evaluating their progress.

4. Hold regular office hours on campus and be available to assist and advise students as needed.

5. Follow the course outline in developing class content and lesson plans, selecting books and other materials, as well as assigning, commenting on, and grading student work in a timely, beneficial manner.

6. Use learning resources and technologies to supplement student learning and enhance instruction.

7. Support and engage in a community focused on culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-racist practices and that prioritizes student success and closing student opportunity gaps.

8. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).

2. Earned Master's Degree in English, Literature, Comparative Literature, or Composition from an institution, OR THE EQUIVALENT ;

OR

Earned a Bachelor's Degree in any of the above from an accredited institution AND earned Master's Degree in Linguisitcs, TESL , Speech, Education with a specialization in Reading, Creative Writing, or Journalism from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT ;

OR

Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Librarian Credential (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).

[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant's transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master's degree also need to claim education equivalency. The "Faculty Equivalency Application Form" is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your "major" from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the "Equivalency Application Form" link.]

Desirable Qualifications

Highly desirable:

1. A minimum of two (2) years teaching at a community college.

1. Demonstrated success teaching college-level composition courses and corequisite support courses.

2. Demonstrated success teaching in English classrooms containing diverse students with varying levels of preparedness and language development.

3. Graduate-level training in the teaching of composition.

4. Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate successfully with colleagues.

5. Demonstrated ability to write and speak effectively.

Desirable:

7. Graduate-level training in the teaching of literature and reading.

1. Proven ability to adapt instructional techniques and assignments to accommodate varied learning styles and abilities.

2. Proven ability to create student-centered, relevant classes, as well as experience in or professional development focused on teaching and projects related to closing achievement gaps.

3. Use of technology as applicable to English instruction.

4. Demonstrated commitment to staying current in the field of teaching composition.

5. Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.

6. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

Benefits

Application Procedure

To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.

Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

1. A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicant's background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties.

2. A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.

3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement "See Resume" is not acceptable.

4. Three (3) current references – Names and contact information. The list of references must include current supervisors/employers, or other professionals, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.

5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant's CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [ NOTE : Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]

6. Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of "diversity statement" with a "teaching philosophy" document will be automatically disqualified.)

Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at

ADA Statement

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full-time position only).

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC , fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS / HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at .

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

AC00209P

Job Open Date

10/20/2025

Application Review Date

Job Close Date

10/20/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Contact

Karen Cox, English Department Chair

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee.