Instructor, English as a Second Language

THE POSITION

Coastline College is seeking a full-time, equity-minded, tenure-track faculty member in English as a Second Language (ESL) commencing with the Fall 2026 semester. The primary teaching assignment involves all areas of English as a Second Language (ESL) This assignment also includes curriculum and program development; participation in department, division, and college committees; participatory governance activities assuming leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole; collaboration across disciplines; the leveraging of student support resources; participation in ongoing professional development.

The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, or off-campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of Coastline College and the Coast Community College District with a clear, focused commitment to offer inspiration, innovation and meaningful learning experiences to its diverse and changing community and prepares students to achieve success in post-secondary, career and technical, and life-long educational opportunities.

THE COLLEGE

Coastline College serves a diverse student population of approximately 19,361 students across multiple instructional modalities, including online and in person formats. In the 2024–25 academic year, the College awarded 1,225 degrees and 610 certificates while achieving strong end of term retention and course success rates.

The College's student body reflects the dynamic racial and ethnic diversity of the region. Of enrolled students, 28.9% identify as Hispanic Latinx, 23.0% as Asian, 7.7% as Black African American, 25.3% as White, 4.2% as Two or More Races, 0.5% as American Indian Alaska Native, and 0.5% as Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander. An additional 1.5% identify as Filipino, while 25.3% of students are reported as unknown or unreported.

As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, Coastline College reflects the vibrant diversity of the region and affirms its ongoing commitment to equity, access, and student success.

THE DEPARTMENT

Coastline College's ESL Department includes both English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Learning (ELL) programs.

The ESL Program provides a comprehensive, academic English program for non-native English speakers who seek to improve their skills in reading, writing, grammar, listening, and speaking. The program prepares non-native English speakers for regular collegiate classes, college degrees, and vocational training programs. It is also suitable for those who wish to improve their English language skills for employment in the United States.

The ELL Program provides courses emphasizing general life skills and highly specialized courses for non-native English speakers who wish to improve their English language skills in a non-academic, real-world environment.

The ESL/ELL Department is located at the Westminster-Le-Jao Campus.

The ESL Department shares Coastline College's commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for this position share Coastline College's commitment to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations.

Faculty have the opportunity to enhance their classroom methods during two professional development days during the academic year, which include learning sessions that support student success.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includesCoastline Community College,Golden West College, andOrange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in