Adjunct Instructor, ESL - Polk County Center

Lamar Institute of Technology; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lamar Institute of Technology seeks a part-time ESL Instructor to provide high-quality ESL instruction to adult learners at various proficiency levels. This role involves teaching courses in person at the TSUS Polk County Center in Livingston, TX, and developing lesson plans to enhance student language skills and prepare them for postsecondary education or workforce training.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with ESL Teaching Certification, proficiency in digital instructional strategies, and at least two years of relevant teaching experience. This position will include evening and weekend classes as necessary.

Qualifications

• Two years of teaching or instructional experience.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory.
• Proficiency in traditional and digital instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL courses in various instructional modalities.
• Design engaging lesson plans aligned with educational goals.
• Conduct regular assessments of student progress.

Skills

ESL instruction expertise

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with ESL Teaching Certification

Tools

Learning management systems

Digital assessment platforms

Job description

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409‑981‑6824.

Job Summary

The ESL Instructor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, delivering high quality ESL instruction to adult learners at various proficiency levels at the TSUS Polk County Center in Livingston, TX. This position supports students in developing the language skills necessary to transition into postsecondary education or workforce training programs. The ESL Instructor reports directly to the Executive Director of Workforce. This is a part‑time, non‑exempt position. Hours vary depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

This is not a posting for ONLINE instructors. Classes will be delivered at the Livingston, TX Polk County Education Center.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach ESL courses in listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and communication skills across a variety of instructional modalities, including in‑person, online, hybrid, and technology‑supported formats.
• Design and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with English language development goals, workforce readiness and college transition pathways.
• Develop and adapt instructional materials and assessments to support diverse learning styles and promote student persistence, engagement, and language acquisition.
• Deliver assigned instructional responsibilities in ESL courses, including lesson planning and classroom or online instruction, in alignment with the established master course curriculum.
• Conduct regular assessments of student progress and provide timely, specific, and constructive feedback to guide academic growth.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance, performance, and outcomes in compliance with program and institutional policies.
• Promote student transition into Amarillo College programs by incorporating pathway planning and college‑readiness into course content.
• Evenings and weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with ESL Teaching Certification.
• Two (2) years of teaching, tutoring, or instructional experience.
• Expertise in English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, with a strong understanding of adult learning theory and second language acquisition.
• Proficiency in both traditional and digital instructional strategies, including the effective use of learning management systems and technology‑enhanced tools.
• Ability to teach effectively across multiple instructional formats, including in‑person, online, hybrid, and technology‑supported environments.
• Strong organizational skills and effective classroom management techniques to foster a productive and inclusive learning environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver culturally responsive instruction and support to students from diverse backgrounds and language experiences.
• Familiarity with adult education digital assessment platforms and the ability to use data to guide instruction and measure student progress.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to contribute effectively to a team‑based academic setting.
• Skill in differentiating instruction for learners with varying levels of English proficiency and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, composure, and adaptability in a fast‑paced, high‑enrollment academic environment.

Lamar Institute of Technology is an E‑Verify Employer.

This position is security‑sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.