Adjuncts - ESL

Northampton Community College; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Community College seeks adjunct instructors for English as a Second Language (ESL) to teach part-time, credit-bearing courses at Bethlehem, PA, and Monroe campus in Tannersville, PA, or online. Courses are scheduled for weekday mornings or evenings, with most in-person classes and limited remote options.

The role involves delivering high-quality ESL instruction, creating syllabi, and assessing student progress under the department guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in TESOL or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of language teaching and learning.
• College teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ESL instruction at specified levels and hold office hours for student consultation.
• Deliver learner-centered instruction with appropriate assessment.
• Create course syllabi and lesson plans following ESL department curriculum guidelines; integrate varied instructional methods and technology.
• Develop reliable assessment tools and monitor student progress throughout the semester.
• Conduct final course assessments reflecting taught material and outcomes.
• Support the ESL department's mission and policies and collaborate with staff on programs and curriculum.
• Provide culturally appropriate classroom leadership and participate in required trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Master's degree in TESOL or related

Strong verbal and written skills

Diversity and inclusive teaching

College teaching experience preferred

Education

Master's degree in TESOL or related discipline

Job description

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit .

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

Adjuncts - ESL

When an opening occurs, applicants who meet the initial review for qualifications will be placed into a pool for future consideration as positions become available. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager(s) will review this pool of applicants. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Please understand that there may not presently be an adjunct position available at the time of your application. When an opening becomes available, the hiring manager will look to this pool of candidates for consideration. If hired, official transcripts will be required from all undergraduate and graduate universities attended before a contract is issued.

Summary

Credit part-time, adjunct faculty teaching positions in ESL. Opportunities may be available at the Bethlehem, PA campus, Monroe campus located in Tannersville, PA and/or online. All courses are scheduled for weekday mornings or evenings. Most classes will meet in person; remote teaching options are limited.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide high quality English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction at specific levels and skill areas; hold office hours for academic consultation for students.
• Provide learner centered instruction with appropriate assessment.
• Create course syllabi and lesson plans following the ESL department established curriculum guidelines; integrate a variety of sound instructional methods and technology into daily classes.
• Produce relevant and reliable assessment tools and conduct routine assessment to evaluate student progress throughout the semester.
• Carry out final assessment for each course which reflects the material taught throughout the semester.
• Maintain the ESL department's mission and policies.
• Collaborate with ESL staff on programs, curriculum, and activities.
• Provide culturally appropriate classroom leadership.
• Attend training and staff meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in TESOL or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution
• Demonstrated knowledge of language teaching and learning
• College teaching experience preferred
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Special Instructions

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department and the College. Please understand that there may not presently be an adjunct position available at the time of your application. When an opening becomes available, the hiring manager will look to this pool of candidates for consideration. If hired, official transcripts will be required from all undergraduate and graduate universities attended before a contract is issued.