Adjunct, English as a Second Language

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College invites applications for an Adjunct, English as a Second Language. Instructors teach in the Basic ESL Program for adult learners 18+. Classes run weekdays and Saturdays with both daytime and evening hours.

The role requires adapting teaching styles to a diverse, multicultural setting. Essential duties include planning lessons, delivering interactive English instruction, assessing students, maintaining records, and supporting grant compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• (3) years of interpreting teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons based on student needs and learning outcomes.
• Provide student-centered instruction that promotes communication in English.
• Develop and conduct ongoing student assessment.
• Keep accurate student records (attendance, grades).
• Assist with grant compliance (professional development, attendance, retention, documentation, assessment).

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree or TESOL/TEFL certificate

Job description

Adjunct Job Title:

Adjunct, English as a Second Language

Adjunct Job Description:

Position Summary:

ESL instructors provide instruction in the grant-funded Basic English as a Second Language Program and are responsible for providing instruction in English to adult learners, age 18 and older. The Basic ESL Program offers literacy, beginning, intermediate, and advanced life skills English courses. Classes are offered on weekdays and Saturdays to include both daytime and evening hours. Instructors must demonstrate the ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan lessons based on student needs, career and learning goals, and/or the established core learning outcomes of the course.
2. Provide student-centered, interactive instruction that promotes communication in English.
3. Develop and conduct ongoing student assessment.
4. Keep accurate student records, to include attendance and grades.
5. Assist with compliance of grant requirements in areas of professional development, attendance, retention, documentation, and assessment.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree.
2. (3) years of interpreting teaching experience.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree or certificate in TESOL or TEFL.
2. Successful experience teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL.
3. Successful experience teaching adult learners.
4. Excellent oral and written English communication skill.
5. Ability to work positively and effectively with students from diverse language, cultural, and educational backgrounds.

Pool Number:

TS716P

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e‑mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through May 31, 2027.

Applications within the pool are evaluated on a quarterly basis. For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Jennifer Szabo at [e-mail].

Non‑Discrimination Statement:

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Telework Eligible?

No