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Located in the West San Fernando Valley, Pierce College combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its rolling hills. With enrollment of more than 20,000 students per semester, the college’s emphasis on student success makes it an educational leader statewide with a reputation for innovation and academic excellence.

Pierce College is now seeking to expand its outstanding faculty by offering a full-time tenure track position in English starting with the Fall 2008 semester.

The English Department focuses on academic rigor and teaching excellence. There are 16 full-time faculty members along with many adjunct faculty. The scope of the curriculum includes basic skills, college composition and rhetoric, literature, and English as a Second Language.

The current starting range is from $47,280 to $73,610 for the 10-month academic year depending on education and experience. The PhD differential is $2,980 per academic year. The District provides an excellent benefit package including medical, vision, dental and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents.

As a community college, instruction at Pierce College focuses on lower division courses. Faculty members at Pierce College are expected to facilitate student learning by designing varied and exciting learning environments. The regular weekly teaching load is 12 hours plus five hours per week of office hours. Evening and/or weekend classes may be scheduled based on department needs. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

A Master’s degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a Master’s in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR the equivalent from an accredited college or university; AND;

A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff and students.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following: A Letter of Interest (describing your interest in the position); a current descriptive resume that summarizes how you meet the qualifications for the position; a completed LACCD Application for Academic Position and Diversity Survey (http://info.piercecollege.edu/campusjobs_faculty.asp); copies of transcripts (if selected, additional documentation, such as official transcripts, will be required.); three confidential letters of reference sent under separate cover directly to the college by the referee.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Pierce College reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with a least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

The completed application package must be received by July 17, 2008 to be considered. [Application materials may not be submitted by Fax or e-mail.]

Send completed application packet to:

Pierce College

Human Resources- Attn. Mary Fellows

English Faculty Position

6201 Winnetka Avenue

Woodland Hills, California 91371