Adjunct Instructor, ESL - Fairbury - PTT

Southeast Community College; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TIAA retirement plan

Paid training

Job summary

Southeast Community College in Beatrice, Nebraska, invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor, ESL - Fairbury - PTT. The role supports ESL learners from beginner to college-ready levels in in-person or online formats, teaching up to 16 students.

You will develop lessons, use assessments to guide instruction, maintain records, and participate in required professional development. This is a part-time position with 6-10 hours per week and paid training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and instructional experience required.
• Experience teaching ESL preferred.
• Ability to manage class and student records.

Responsibilities

• Provide course expectations to all students on entry.
• Develop and implement ESL classes based on assessments and standards.
• Advise students on materials, level adjustments, and resources.
• Maintain attendance records and support retention and progress reviews.
• Manage onboarding: assessments, intake, and class registration.
• Complete 8 hours of professional development annually and attend trainings.

Skills

Instructing non-native speakers

Multi-lingual classes

Online learning programs

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Instructional experience

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, ESL - Fairbury - PTT

Posting Details

• Position Title: Adjunct Instructor, ESL - Fairbury - PTT
• Department: Adult Education
• Location: College Wide
• Job Category: Faculty
• Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
• Posting Number: 02151
• Position End Date: (not specified)

General Description of Position Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant Director of Adult Education, the Adjunct Instructor, ESL is responsible for supporting students’ English as a Second Language development from true beginner to career/college-ready academic levels through whole-class and/or online instruction. The Adjunct Instructor, ESL is responsible for supporting up to 16 ESL students as they use in-class, text-based, and/or online materials to build English language skills in leveled ESL classes. They create lesson plans, introduce students to text-based and online study programs, conduct high-quality, interactive face-to-face and/or remote classes, use data from regular measurements of students’ progress to guide instruction, and support students in and out of class to achieve learning goals. This is a part-time temporary position, requiring 6-10 hours/week. Paid training is available and required. This position is located in Beatrice, NE.

Essential Functions

• Provide course expectations to all students upon student entry into the class.
• Develop and implement ESL classes based on students’ assessment results, ESL best practices, SCC ESL program standards, and student goals for study. Use Data from CASAS pre-measurement of skills and post-measurement of progress to guide students to targeted individualized supports, such as text-based and online materials.
• Support students with appropriate advice regarding studies and learning. Advise students about materials and information that may be useful to their English language improvement, including course level adjustments, additional English language learning resources, pursuing post-secondary study, work preparation, and strategies for improving English language skills.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in supporting program requirements. Complete student attendance in a timely manner. Instruct students on how to keep accurate records, such as student attendance sign-in sheets. Assist in student retention efforts. Support program progress review efforts and encourage students to participate in them.
• Manage all student onboarding requirements: pre- and post-assessment; intake process; and SCC class registration process.
• Maintain and report a minimum of 8 hours of professional development annually. Complete state- and program- required professional development. Attend mandatory program in-service and meetings. Read and act upon program emails and meetings with updates and information.

Promote a Culture of Belonging. Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions

• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge about instructing non-native speakers of English
• Knowledge of working in multi-lingual, multi-level classes
• Use of computers, such as online learning programs, email, shared digital information, computer-aided instruction, and audio-visual communication software
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone.
• Ability to lift and carry up to (50) fifty pounds for short distances, and move tables, chairs, and media equipment.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Instructional experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Training and experience teaching ESL

Salary

Salary TBD

Benefits

Part-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA, or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College.

Schedule

This is a part-time temporary position, requiring 6-10 hours/week. Paid training is available and required.

Posting Specific Dates

Open Date 09/23/2026

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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