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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District

English As A Second Language (Esl) Faculty, Tenure Track

Position Number: 6806762
Location: El Cajon, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English as Second Language

English As A Second Language (Esl) Faculty, Tenure Track

R-02543
San Diego County - Grossmont College

Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: English, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Months worked out of the year: 10 months

FTE: 1.00

Starting Salary Range:
$70,559 (Class II, Step 6) - $97,415 (VII, Step 10) Annually for a 10-month contract

Start Date: August 2026

Job Description

WHO WE'RE SEEKING

Grossmont College seeks academic professionals who are dedicated to equitable and superior student success outcomes for all students. We are looking for candidates who will demonstrate a history and willingness to continue to learn about varied, relevant teaching and learning practices, assessment strategies, and educationally sound supports that will sustain a diverse and changing student body and college service area.

We seek colleagues who create positive, engaging learning and development environments in class and throughout the college that challenge and support students to aspire to, and achieve, their full potential.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under an assigned supervisor, regular/contract instructors participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the visions, missions and values of the college and district. This position may include a combination of day and evening, on-site and off-site teaching assignments and is being offered by a college strongly committed to serving a diverse student population. Instructors will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

Master's in TESL, TESOL, applied linguistics with a TESL emphasis, linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis or education with a TESL emphasis

OR Bachelor's in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, linguistics with a TESL certificate, applied linguistics with a TESL certificate, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate AND master's in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech or any foreign language

OR the equivalent

If you are applying based on "the equivalent", you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form. This form MUST be submitted as part of the application procedures. Click here for EQUIVALENCY INSTRUCTIONS and the EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION FORM.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must demonstrate:

Academic preparation for, and successful experience in, teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL, including academic reading, writing, grammar, listening, and speaking, which could include integrated skills classes, at an accredited post-secondary institution within the previous five years.
Experience using effective pedagogical approaches with college or university students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to use various methods to evaluate and assess student writing, reading, listening, speaking, and cultural skills effectively and to analyze assessment results to inform course improvement.
Knowledge and experience with materials and assessment development.
Experience with varied approaches such as genre-based approach, project-based learning, team-based learning, Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS), integrated-skill thematic modules, or community service learning.
Knowledge of the issues related to AI use in the classroom.
Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in ESL through professional growth and service opportunities such as workshop presentations, recent workshop and conference attendance, collaborative teaching endeavors, classroom-based research, and organizational membership and involvement.
Possession of excellent fluency and accuracy in spoken and written English.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will also be evaluated for preferred qualifications in the following:

Demonstrated leadership skills through experience in ESL program design and coordination, coordination with non-credit ESL, project coordination, level leadership, or ESL teacher training, mentoring, and evaluation.
Advocacy for ESL students and program needs on the campus and in the community, which could include serving on committees and task forces and making presentations.
Knowledge and experience with assessing students for ESL level placement, as well as new student orientation.

Additional Information

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

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*ATTENTION* Application materials with personal photos will render your application incomplete. Please do not include any materials that were not asked for.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS - Applicants must submit the following to be considered:

A complete and current resume/C.V.

A list of the ESL/EFL Post-Secondary courses you have taught. Include the language skills taught, proficiency level, student population, and if the classes were credit or non-credit.

A 1-2 page cover letter addressing how you meet the Necessary Qualifications for this position.

All Official or Unofficial Transcripts verifying degree(s) and/or coursework from accredited colleges or universities.

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Please note that this is not a remote position.

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GCCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.

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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.

The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.

The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Center for Water Studies programs.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at D-HR-jobs@gcccd.edu or call 619-644-7572 during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00).