Adjunct Faculty Open Rank - English (ESL)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,407 - 203,802; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Savings programs

Mentoring for research and scholarship

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking adjunct faculty for English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at Kingsborough Community College. Positions include Adjunct Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor, requiring varying degrees of education from a Master's to a Doctorate in relevant fields.

This role emphasizes teaching, research contributions, and participation in departmental activities, with a competitive compensation structure, comprehensive benefits, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required for Adjunct Assistant Professor or higher, Master's for Lecturer.
• Experience in teaching English as a Second Language.
• Adaptability in instructional modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL courses across multiple platforms.
• Engage in research and administrative duties.
• Participate in departmental functions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong credentials

Ability to teach in various modalities

Education

Earned doctorate in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field

Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field

Job description

Faculty Vacancy Announcement

The Department of English at Kingsborough Community College seeks to hire adjunct faculty (Adjunct Lecturer, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Adjunct Associate Professor, Adjunct Professor) to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) courses starting in the fall 2026 semester. Preference is given to applicants who have both strong credentials and teaching experience. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL courses in various instructional modalities.
• Conduct research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise.
• Share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

Qualifications

• For Adjunct Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor: earned doctorate in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or another appropriate degree; ability to teach successfully in various instructional modalities.
• For Adjunct Lecturer: master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or another appropriate degree; ability to teach successfully in various instructional modalities.

Compensation

• Adjunct Lecturer: $116.44 per hour
• Adjunct Assistant Professor: $125.06 per hour
• Adjunct Associate Professor: $133.69 or $134.29 per hour
• Adjunct Professor: $142.31 or $147.94 per hour

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Application Process

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Closing Date

November 30, 2026. Review of resumes to begin immediately; ongoing to fill open positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32318
Location: Kingsborough Community College