Adjunct Faculty- ESL Instructor

Illinois Central College; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Central College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty- ESL Instructor at the Peoria Campus to support adult education programs. You will design and deliver ESL instruction for learners, align materials to state standards, and assess progress within grant requirements.

The role is part-time with responsibilities including classroom management, record-keeping, and participation in professional development as required by the Adult Education grant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Experience presenting teaching materials or training sessions.
• Completion of teaching methodology course or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate classroom materials and revise as needed.
• Provide appropriate instruction for adult students using a variety of materials and methods of presentation; use curriculum aligned to Illinois Content Standards/College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Conduct or assist as appropriate with student assessment, orientation, and intake.
• Maintain an appropriate classroom atmosphere.
• Assess and evaluate students regularly and as required by the funding agency; ensure post testing is completed.
• Attend and participate in required adult education oriented professional development activities.
• Attend a new teacher orientation upon hire and complete requirements to be a Standards Proficient Instructor.
• Coordinate with site host if applicable.
• Evaluate student progress and assess student learning; report both as required in a timely manner.
• Maintain classroom records as required by the College and the funding agency.
• Record student attendance accurately and submit in a timely manner.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching or training presentation experience

Successful completion of teaching methodology course

Job description

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty- ESL Instructor

Campus:

Peoria Campus

Employment Type:

Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time

Department:

Adult Education (JM - Faculty)

Start Date:

12/11/2026

Job Description:

Summary

Provide learning activities for students enrolled in the classes offered through the Illinois Community College Board Adult Education & Family Literacy Grant.

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Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.

For submitting a complete application, please include a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and evaluate classroom materials and revise as needed.
• Provide appropriate instruction for adult students using a variety of materials and methods of presentation; use the curriculum aligned to the Illinois Content Standards/College and Career Readiness Standards.
  Conduct or assist as appropriate with student assessment, orientation, and intake.
• Maintain an appropriate classroom atmosphere.
• Assess and evaluate students regularly and as required by the funding agency; ensure post testing is completed according to requirements in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate at a minimum in the required number of hours per year of adult education oriented professional development activities.
• Attend a new teacher orientation upon hire and complete requirements to be a Standards Proficient Instructor.
• Coordinate with site host if applicable.
• Evaluate student progress and assess student learning; report both as required in a timely manner.
• Maintain classroom records as required by the College and the funding agency.
• Record student attendance accurately and submit in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Teaching or training presentation experience.
• Successful completion of teaching methodology course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Adult education or ESOL teaching certification.
• Experience with academically and/or economically disadvantaged adults.

EEOC Statement

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off;
• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays
• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
• on-site childcare center;
• 403(b) retirement plans; and
• State University Retirement System pension plan.

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