Adjunct Faculty - ESL - School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Hudson County Community College; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate adjunct ESL Instructors to join its dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to teach part-time within a vibrant School of Humanities and Social Sciences, focusing on empowering students through ESL education. Instructors will engage with a culturally diverse student body, fostering critical thinking and language skills essential for academic success. If you are dedicated to promoting inclusivity and have a strong background in ESL instruction, this position is perfect for you. Join a community committed to transforming lives through education and diversity!

Qualifications

• Master's degree in TESOL or related field required.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL classes in writing, grammar, reading, and academic discussion.
• Deliver bilingual instruction in Spanish and English as needed.

Skills

Teaching ESL

Cultural Competence

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

Master's degree in TESOL

Master's degree in Applied Linguistics

Job description

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is an award-winning, comprehensive, urban community college serving one of the most historic and ethnically diverse areas of the United States! The diversity and the multitude of our communitys cultures, life experiences, skills, and aspirations are the very values and traits that empower us to be productive and caring members of our society. HCCC embodies an unwavering commitment to student success and an intentional focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2019, the Presidents Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (PACDEI) was instituted to develop new levels of understanding and to champion and advance the Colleges commitment to transparency and inclusion. We are proud of our differences, which are the foundation for the life-changing and transformational education we offer and the social mobility we provide to our communities.
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences Meta Major encompasses a number of disciplines, including Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Human Services/Pre-Social Work, Addictions Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, History, and Education (Special Education, Infant/Toddler, Early Childhood, and Elementary/Secondary). Among the options of study encompassed by this Meta Major are Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science (AS) programs designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions and/or for entry-level careers. We also offer professional development certificates and programs in preparation for immediate employment upon graduation as well as general education courses required for all degree programs.

Our mission is to offer courses and degree-granting programs centered on a critical and analytical inquiry of human behavior and institutional structures from theoretical, historical, empirical, and multicultural perspectives. Academic exploration of the Social Sciences on local and global scales, aims to promote self-discovery and empowerment through the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills for future academic and vocational careers.
The College is currently searching for adjunct ESL Instructors to teach part-time within the College's School of Humanities, Social Sciences, English, and ESL. The adjunct instructor will be responsible for teaching ESL classes in writing, grammar, reading, and academic discussion. Instructors who are bilingual in Spanish and English are also needed to teach bilingual sections.Required / Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Demonstrated ability to interact with a culturally diverse population and to effectively and respectfully function and communicate within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications
Two years of experience teaching English for Academic Purposes to adults.