Adjunct Faculty, English as a Second Language

Cuyahoga Community College; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking an ESL adjunct instructor for a part‑time role, teaching a full range of ESL courses to non-native speakers. The position is interview-based, with scheduling determined by business needs and campus demand.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, evaluating students, and providing coaching while meeting department and college requirements. A master's in ESL or related field is required, with additional graduate ESL hours preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in ESL or related field with 18 graduate hours in ESL/related areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.
• Ability to respond to community needs and coordinate with college units.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL courses including speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.
• Prepare syllabi, homework, handouts and course materials.
• Evaluate and grade class work, labs, papers and exams.
• Maintain attendance, grades and required documentation by deadlines.
• Be available to students for coaching and mentorship.
• Participate in periodic meetings with supervisors and College units.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Student coaching

Education

Master’s degree in ESL or related field

18 graduate credit hours in ESL Education / related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7045

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description:

Teaches a full range of English as a Second Language (ESL) courses including speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar to non-native speakers.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in English as a Second Language (ESL); or master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate-level course hours in English as a Second Language Education, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English or other languages
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in English as a Second Language
• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $951/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Adjunct only: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.