Adjunct Instructor - Adult Education ESL Digital Literacy

Morton College; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job description

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Position Information

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor (ESL)

Reports To: Associate Dean of Adult and Career Technical Education

Required Qualifications

• BA degree in education or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English
• Training or coursework in second language instructional methodology
• Two years of experience teaching a healthcare bridge course to ESL students
• Must demonstrate the Morton College core values of truth, compassion, fairness, responsibility, and respect

Preferred Qualifications

• MA in TESOL or related field
• Three years of teaching ESL
• Knowledge of a second language
• Completion of at least 3 instructional workshops in ESL
• Experience with curriculum design
• Experience teaching at a college level

Job Summary

The adjunct instructor will teach beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced levels of English as a Second Language in computer and digital literacy, technology-related career exploration, and the use of applications for the workplace and in education to a diverse student population. Attend staff development activities and submit data on student attendance and progress as required. These courses will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Specific Job Duties

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Design and implement activities for ESL students which pertain to digital literacy and related topics.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Use multiple assessment measures to evaluate student learning.
• Maintain a class site on the Morton College classroom management system (Blackboard).
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Track student progress via an online application such as NorthStar and maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Salary Range

According to CBA

Posting Information

Posting Number: ADJ00148PU

Desired Start Date: 12/02/2024

Open Date: 12/12/2023

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Only online applications are accepted.

Supplemental Questions

• * What is the highest degree completed?
  • H.S. Diploma
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • PhD
• * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
  • Morton "careers" website
  • Internal posting
  • Monster
  • Careerbuilder
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Higher Ed jobs
  • HACU
  • newspaper/trade journal
  • LinkedIn
• * Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letters of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evaluations (for Faculty)
• Other
• Specialized Certifications

Morton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.