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Assistant Professor/Coordinator, English as a Second Language (Noncredit)
Assistant Professor/Coordinator, English as a Second Language (Noncredit)
Rancho Santiago Community College District
Salary Range: $81,468.92 - $134,034.79/10-month academic year, depending upon education and experience
Job Type:
Job Number: AC25-01321
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Division: Santa Ana School of Continuing Education
Closing: 2/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
POSITION DETAILS
About Rancho Santiago Community College District
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD )is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
RSCCD's student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. The district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student-centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals.
At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers.
About the Position
The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college student populations, including those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, Dual Enrollment, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling students to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.
Candidates will cultivate an inclusive classroom culture that engages and supports a diverse student population. They should effectively teach students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those with disabilities or differing academic preparation levels. Candidates should show sensitivity to diverse learning needs and a commitment to equity and anti-racism. They will help empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning.
About the Department
The Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education (SCE) ESL Department serves the largest instructional program within SCE, supporting 2,664 FTES, representing 36.7% of the institution's total FTES. The ESL Program recognizes that our students' race, ethnicity, linguistic background, and socioeconomic status provide a rich source of background knowledge and foundational strengths to build mastery of English literacy. Our department offers a comprehensive curriculum, from literacy and foundational communication to college and career pathway courses, including healthcare and workplace English, designed to support adult learners at every stage. With over 29,000 unduplicated students served across 64 sites and a mission centered on equity, cultural affirmation, and access, the ESL Department empowers students to participate fully in their families, workplaces, and communities. Faculty collaborate through ongoing professional learning, innovative instructional strategies, and culturally responsive pedagogy to ensure high-quality and human-centered English language learning experiences for all.
About the College
Santa Ana College (SAC), a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution within the Rancho Santiago Community College District, is committed to advancing equitable access, academic excellence, and transformative learning. Serving a diverse student population across credit and noncredit programs, SAC provides robust academic pathways, vocational/workforce preparation, and lifelong learning opportunities. The School of Continuing Education (SCE) extends SAC's mission into the community, serving 29,731 adult learners annually and offering programs in English as a Second Language, Career Education, High School Diploma and Equivalency, Citizenship, Parenting, Older Adults, and more. Through culturally responsive instruction, community-focused partnerships, and high-impact student services, SAC empowers learners to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals while contributing to the economic and cultural vitality of the region.
General Responsibilities
As English for Work Pathways Coordinator, the faculty member will provide primary leadership in planning, implementing, and continuously improving the English for Work and related career-focused ESL pathways. Core responsibilities include coordinating scheduling and enrollment management; leading pathway development and alignment with vocational/workforce and career education programs; supporting curriculum design and revision; and engaging in data-informed program planning to strengthen student transitions into employment and certificate programs. The coordinator will collaborate closely with Counseling, Career Education, vocational/workforce & Economic Development, and vocational/workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) guidelines to ensure pathways are accessible, coherent, and responsive to labor market needs. Responsibilities also include supporting and onboarding faculty teaching in pathway-aligned courses; strengthening employer and community partnerships; and advancing department and college goals related to equity, student success, and culturally relevant instruction. The faculty coordinator is not required to teach but must have experience teaching noncredit ESL or English for Work courses across instructional modalities and may teach as needed in addition to the full-time coordinating responsibilities; maintain accurate student records; design and update course materials and outlines; and participate in department meetings, committees, and ongoing professional learning activities that enhance the English for Work Pathways. All duties must align with RSCCD Board Policies, the Faculty Handbook, and flex obligations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
(Applicants must meet one of the following):
- Possess from an accredited institution: (1) A bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second language, or teaching English to speakers of other languages. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) Possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in ESL. OR
- Possess a valid California Community College credential authorizing service in the discipline, OR
- The equivalent (applicants who do not meet the above minimum qualifications must complete the Equivalencies Section in the application form).
- Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community. Experience in teaching students from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds who have diverse identities and varying levels of proficiency.
Desirable Qualifications
- M.A./M.S. TESOL or TESL from an accredited institution.
- Experience in curriculum development, program coordination, or pathway design aligned with noncredit ESL, vocational/workforce, or transition programs, along with demonstrated ability to teach adult English language learners across a wide range of levels and skills-including vocational and workforce preparation-in noncredit, community-based, or open-entry/open-exit environments.
- Evidence of culturally responsive and equity-minded teaching practices that affirm students' linguistic, racial, and socioeconomic identities.
- Experience in curriculum development, program coordination, or pathway design aligned with noncredit ESL, vocational/workforce, or transition programs.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and student services to support learner persistence and success.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago Community College District application that includes the items listed below by the position's closing date. The application process will align with RSCCD Administrative Regulations 7120.1 Full-Time Faculty Recruitment and Selection (Download PDF reader). Recruitment will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:
- RSCCD Online Application
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume - details all relevant education, training, teaching experience (including courses taught) and other work experience.
- Academic Transcripts (Unofficial copies of undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate transcripts).
Hiring Process Timeline
It is anticipated that the screening activities will be conducted as follows:
Week of February 9, 2026:
Screening Begins
Week of March 9, 2026:
Initial Interviews
Month of March 2026:
Final Interviews with the College President
August 17, 2026:
Start of Fall 2026
Foreign Degrees
Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is approved by or a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), or Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Application Screening
In addition to the specific requirements and responsibilities listed in the Job Announcement, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates:
- Educational experience breadth and depth
- Work experience breadth and depth
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Curriculum development
- Program development
- Community involvement
- Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socioeconomic community
- Credential or minimum qualifications authorizing service in other areas of need
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
- Bilingual ability (if needed)
Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.
Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews may be, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:
- Oral communication skills
- Presentation
- Problem-solving skills
- Successful teaching, problem-solving, or performance demonstration
- Writing skills/demonstration
Disability Accommodations
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Interviewing Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Recruitment Office in the Human Resources Division at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (714) 480-7455.
Conditions of Employment
The selected candidate is required to complete the following before employment as part of the onboarding process:
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
- Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)
- Submit official transcripts.
- Submit official verification of employment letters.
EEO STATEMENT
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District's workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.
RSCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional employment offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if RSCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/5150297/assistant-professor-coordinator-english-as-a-second-language-noncredit
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