Adjunct Faculty (Non-Credit)

Essex County College; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County College in Newark, NJ, invites applications for a Teacher Advisor in the Adult Learning Center. You will instruct in ABE, ESL and GED programs, assess student progress, and contribute to individualized instruction and career readiness activities.

Under supervision of the Director, you will apply varied teaching methods for adult learners, maintain attendance records, and participate in professional development. A Bachelor's degree is required; a MAT is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience teaching at developmental/remedial level or tutoring in programs for adult learners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to use varied teaching methodologies for adult students.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to ABE, ESL and/or GED along with job search skills.
• Evaluate student progress and determine program exit or continuation.
• Apply principles of adult learning styles and cognitive development.
• Consult with staff to address instructional and counseling needs.
• Resolve academic issues and be available for consultations.
• Administer pre/post-tests and informal assessments to track progress.
• Participate in staff trainings and professional development.
• Maintain attendance records daily or weekly.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of records.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multicultural awareness

Adult education experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's in Teaching (MAT)

Job description

Essex County College Human Resources Department

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Under the supervision of the Director of Adult Learning Center or designee, the Teacher Advisor will instruct in basic skills and workforce readiness areas, and assist with assessment and other activities leading to the overall academic, growth and development of students.

Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation: This position offers a competitive starting rate of $30 per hour.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Provide instruction to ABE , ESL and/or GED along with job search skills.
• 2. Evaluate students’ performance in accordance with established procedures and recommend program exit or continuation.
• 3. Apply principles of effective human relations, learning styles and cognitive development as they relate to the overall growth and development of students.
• 4. Consult with other professional staff to address issues and procedures for instructing and counseling students.
• 5. Resolve academic problems and is available for consultation at scheduled times.
• 6. Administer pre and post-tests as well as informal assessments to evaluate student progress and to incorporate individualized instruction or other academic support.
• 7. Participate in staff activities for in-service training and professional development.
• 8. Maintain, record, and report student daily or weekly attendance.
• 9. Maintain strict confidentiality and security of staff and student records.
• 10. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

• 2. One or more year’s experience teaching at the developmental or remedial level, tutoring or training in projects for persons or groups of persons with needs similar to those served by the ABE program.
• 3. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• 4. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• 5. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• 6. Ability to utilize varied teaching methodologies that are most appropriate for adult students

Minimum Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Masters in Teaching ( MAT )
• 2. Demonstrated knowledge of testing materials, procedures, and evaluation.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of learning styles, cognitive development and psycholinguistics as they relate to basic skills attainment
• 4. Background in curriculum development.

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

• 1. Masters in Teaching ( MAT )
• 2. Demonstrated knowledge of testing materials, procedures, and evaluation.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of learning styles, cognitive development and psycholinguistics as they relate to basic skills attainment
• 4. Background in curriculum development.

Posting Information

Open Date

Open Date 09/03/2026

Open Until Filled No

Close Date

Close Date 06/30/2027

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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