English Assistant Professor

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The English Department at American River College has committed itself to an intersectional, social justice approach where we recognize how race, gender, sexuality, and class are interconnected and we work to empower students to position themselves as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. English at ARC is made up of five distinct but overlapping programs, which provide access to in-person, online, and hybrid instruction in creative writing, literature, education, reading, and writing courses. The primary purpose of these courses is not only to build knowledge and deepen perspectives but also to cultivate the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills that students will use to transform their lives and the lives of others. Over the last several years, all the programs in English have done extensive work to become race-conscious and develop culturally responsive and culturally relevant practices and pedagogies. We have participated in and developed equity research and training focused on assessments, course material, and positive faculty, staff, and student dynamics. Since equity is a process not a product, we continue to create and revise courses and programs where students can see themselves, understand the lives of others, and develop the skills to reach their personal, academic, and career goals. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to the above mission and purpose and are passionate about teaching writing courses that develop students' skills and perspectives in line with this mission and purpose.

American River College seeks employees who:

• Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
  
• Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
  
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
  
• Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• ENGWR 94 - Succeeding in Academic Reading and Writing
• ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing
• ENGL C1001 - Critical Thinking and Writing
• ENGWR 301 - College Composition and Literature
• ENGWR 303 - Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking Through Literature

• Teaching corequisite support and stand-alone writing courses
• Participating in equity-minded and race conscious professional development, with a focus on closing equity gaps targeting historically under-served and under-resourced student populations
• Participating in and cultivating authentic communities of practice to develop and share up-to-date knowledge and perspectives on student-ready teaching and equitable curriculum (including assessments)
• Developing and sharing strategies for equitable grading practices, culturally responsive teaching, and active classrooms and distance learning spaces in order to meet students where they are
• Participating in disaggregated data reflections on individual, course, and institutional student outcomes and implementing changes to improve student learning with the goal of reducing disproportionate impact for Black and/or African American, Latinx, Native American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and LGBTQIA+ students along with other historically under-resourced and under-served intersectional student groups.

• ARC Programs and Majors

1. 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*
2. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

* See Minimum Qualification Requirements

Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application

2. Letter of Interest

3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)

5. Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

6. Supplemental Questionnaire Document (see supplemental question section of application)

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
  • Example: If a master's in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating "see resume" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.