TERM ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR - READING POOL

Position Information

This position is open to Open to All Applicants.
Job Title: TERM ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR - READING
Position Title/Rank: TERM ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR - READING
Department: Communications, Languages and Reading
Position Type: Faculty
Employment Status: Temporary
Salary: Minimum - $58,760.00 / Per 9 Months
Open Date: 11/10/2025
Close Date:

Position Summary Information

Supervise and manage the Reading Lab. Work 40 hours per week and/or work in lab and carry a 40% teaching load. Assist in development maintenance of operational budget. Work with students of diverse backgrounds. Maintain regular office hours. Evaluate students and assign grades. Engage in assessment of student learning. Summer assignment will depend on budget and instructional needs.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of reading and writing workshop learning environments. Knowledge of content area reading and writing strategies. Ability to establish rapport with students and motivate student learning. Knowledge of current technology in instructional settings. Excellent human relations and communication skills. Knowledge of developmental education state standards. Excellent communication skills. Evidence of harmonious working relationship with colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Reading or related field. Teaching and one-to-one tutoring experience with traditional students. Experience with Microsoft Office applications and their use as instructional tools in the classroom. Experience with audio/visual technological equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in English or Reading. Full-time teaching experience in high school or post secondary reading. Experience with learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas). Expertise in current and innovative and instructional methodologies including experiential, collaborative and cooperative learning.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Our Culture

Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III: Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.

Job Duties

• Train and schedule part-time reading lab staff.
• Keep record of lab attendance.
• Demonstrate equipment and software programs.
• Maintain records of equipment and instructional material usage. Report equipment nearing repair.
• Work with Reading faculty to create instructional materials.
• Distribute discipline assessments and record assessment data in WEAVE. Assist with purchase of supplies, instructional materials, software, and equipment.
• Maintain Reading web page. Conduct workshops for struggling reading and writing students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Reading or related field?

Do you have teaching and one-to-one tutoring experience with traditional students?

Do you have experience with Microsoft Office applications and their use as instructional tools in the classroom?

Do you have experience with audio/visual technological equipment?

Applicant Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
• Transcripts