English Instructor (PT)
Salary $75.62 - $91.74 Hourly
Location Fairfield, CA
Job Type Adjunct Faculty
Job Number ADJ-ENGLISH-26
Department School of Liberal Arts
Opening Date 03/12/2026
Closing Date 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description Benefits Description
Solano Community College is seeking qualified applicants for part-time teaching assignments. Assignments may include day, evening, and weekend courses. The District may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined. The successful candidate should be able to teach courses in developmental composition, college-level composition, critical thinking and/or introduction to literature courses. On occasion, English adjunct faculty may have the opportunity to be assigned other courses offered by the department. Assignments may be split between day and evening as well as between the main campus and the Vacaville and/or Vallejo Centers. This position is a part-time position. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during the day, evening, on Saturdays and/or in an online, distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Fall, and/or Summer terms.
APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS: To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed. Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted. Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed. The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position. Oral interviews will be conducted and will include a teaching demonstration. Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in Fall and Spring semesters who teach a 40% assignment or more.
Responsibilities Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations.
Inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations.
Meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports.
Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records.
Participate in division staff meetings.
Keep Student Learning Outcomes current and assess courses.
Review of curriculum and assessment of student learning.
Communicate and work effectively with students, staff, and colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates must have a Masters degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR
A Bachelors degree in any of the above AND Masters in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR
Possess a valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service in the discipline (please note that issuance of CC Credentials was discontinued in July of 1990; they are no longer available);
Note: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly as stated above, you may request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application. Equivalency is defined as possessing the general education for the degree and the major coursework for the degree. The equivalency request form is included in the application. All degrees must be from accredited institutions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of teaching; multiple teaching methods that include critical thinking and problem-solving strategies; and college academic requirements and standards
Familiarity with and commitment to equitable practices; sensitivity toward students from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, who have a wide range of abilities
Enthusiastic attitude toward learning; adaptability
Familiarity with standard technologies; open to considering and adopting new technologies
Adjunct faculty may purchase health and welfare benefits, at their expense, to the extent permitted by the District's health and welfare benefits carrier and/or broker.
Eligibility: Taught at Solano Community College for at least two semesters (excludes summer session); must be scheduled for a minimum of 40% assignment at the time of enrollment in the health plan; enrollment periods to be determined each semester; once enrolled mandatory participation will be required (participation period to be determined); premiums will be made through payroll deduction and additional premiums due on a monthly basis by check to the Business Office no later than the 10th of each month for the succeeding month's benefits; and other procedures for implementation as determined by the District in consultation with the Association.
Employer Solano Community College
Address 4000 Suisun Valley Road Fairfield, California, 94534-3197
Phone 707-864-7128
Website http://www.solano.edu