Adjunct Faculty, ESL

Salt Lake Community College; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks passionate Adjunct Faculty for ESL courses. This role involves teaching English to non-native speakers, focusing on enhancing their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. As part of a dynamic team, you will follow a structured curriculum, utilize modern teaching tools, and maintain a supportive learning environment. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives, fostering their language skills in a diverse and inclusive setting. Join a community dedicated to transforming education and empowering students from various backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Masters in TESL or related field required.
• Experience in teaching ESL to adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person ESL courses focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Prepare lessons and provide timely feedback on assignments.

Skills

Teaching English as a Second Language

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Effective Communication

Education

Masters in TESL, TESOL, TEFL, Applied Linguistics

Bachelors in TESL, TESOL, English

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

Please attach additional documents (Resume, copies of credentials or transcripts, etc.) for consideration.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

1) In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester by semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.
2) Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.
3) In accordance with Board of Regents policy, SLCC’s Human Resources will conduct a criminal background check on instructors if concurrent enrollment (K-12) students are assigned to classes.

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, ESL
Open Internally or Externally: External
Reports to: Associate Dean, ESL
Department: ESL (School of SATTS)-2NA
Requisition Number: A24043
Position Type: Adjunct - Variable
FT/PT: Part-time
Initial Work Location: Varies
Starting Salary Rate at time of hire:
Job Open Date: 11/27/2024
Job Close Date: 11/27/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Priority Review Date:

Job Summary

Teach in-person English as a Second Language courses with an emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Follows the ESL course curriculum outline and prepares and delivers lessons.
2. Uses the published Canvas development shells.
3. Abides by the departmental adjunct faculty handbook and policies.
4. Becomes familiar with, and abides by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization.
5. Maintains professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
6. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.
7. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.
8. Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades.
9. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance.
10. Informs students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.
11. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.
12. Prepares and submits incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
13. Maintains professional and collegial behavior.
14. Handles and responds to student concerns/complaints, and responds to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1‐2 days).
15. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.
16. Completes all required employee trainings.
17. Completes the Canvas User Credential within a semester of being hired.
18. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines.
19. Provides ADA accommodations as requested.
20. Other job related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters in TESL, TESOL, TEFL, Applied Linguistics with a TESL emphasis, Linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis or Education with a TESL certificate or emphasis; OR Masters in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English, Composition, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Reading, Speech or any foreign language with TESL, TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or DELTA certificate. AND Bachelors in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, Linguistics with a TESL certificate, Applied Linguistics with a TESL certificate, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate AND Masters in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English, Composition, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Reading, Speech or any foreign language.

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience.
• Experience in teaching academic ESL courses at an accredited institution of higher education.
• One year of teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Follow the department curriculum and instruction. Must be able to teach English to adults whose first language is not English.
• Ability to assess and evaluate student effort and provide feedback.
• Ability to record student work in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Special Instructions

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available. Please attach additional documents (Resume, copies of credentials or transcripts, etc.) for consideration. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester by semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment. Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire. In accordance with Board of Regents policy, SLCC’s Human Resources will conduct a criminal background check on instructors if concurrent enrollment (K-12) students are assigned to classes.

SLCC Highlights

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please briefly describe your experience in teaching adults from beginning to advanced ESL.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you first learn about this position?
  • Newspaper
  • Ethnic Media
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Professional Organization
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • SLCC Website
  • Referral Agency
  • Workforce Services
  • College Placement Center
  • Friend
  • Employee
  • SLCC Email
  • SLCC HR Office
  • Other (please specify below)
• If other referral source, please specify:

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume / Curr. Vitae
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letters of Reference
• Other Doc
• Student/Faculty Evaluations

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