Adjunct Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language (ESL)

LM Wind Power / GE; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,295 - 1,132,387; Part time

Job summary

LM Wind Power / GE is seeking an Adjunct Assistant Professor for English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. This role requires the ability to teach during the day, evening, or online, promoting student success through effective instruction in a diverse community college setting. A bachelor's degree in a related field is mandatory, with a master's preferred.

Team collaboration, adaptability, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are essential. The compensation includes $822 per credit hour taught and $32.88 per clock/contact hour. Join us to inspire a better future!

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in English, Reading, Linguistics, TESOL, or related discipline is required.
• A master’s degree and prior community college teaching experience are preferred.
• Criminal background check will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction effectively in a community college environment.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum.
• Maintain student records and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Analytical aptitude

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Master's degree in a qualifying field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Department of Humanities, Communications, and Languages provides high-quality instruction in nine disciplines. Faculty in American Sign Language, Chinese, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), French, Humanities, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Spanish, and Speech contribute to the college's General Education curriculum by helping students acquire valuable critical thinking and communication skills, and by teaching them about creative human endeavors in the past and present, which inspire a better future. Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of English as a Second Language (ESL) coursework. The Adjunct Assistant Professor must have the flexibility to teach courses during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats. Part‑time instructional service will be paid at a rate of $822 per semester credit hour and $32.88 per clock/contact hour.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
• Collaborates with the Director, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of course content.
• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
• Assists with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
• Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
• Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
• Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
• Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports to: Chair, Humanities, Communications, and Languages.

Qualifications

• Required: A bachelor’s degree in English, Reading, Language Arts, Linguistics, Special Education, Foreign Language, TESOL, or a related discipline.
• Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
• Preferred: A master’s degree in a qualifying field with prior teaching experience within a community college setting.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
• Adaptability to change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in a rapid growth environment.
• Analytical aptitude & problem solving – able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical thinking & judgment – able to make well‑reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job‑related actions.
• Organization & time management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & software – proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail oriented – proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi‑task – ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.