Adjuncts - ESL

Northampton Community College; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA invites qualified candidates to apply for part-time adjunct ESL positions. Opportunities may be available at the Bethlehem campus, the Monroe campus in Tannersville, PA, or online.

Most classes meet weekday mornings or evenings; remote teaching options are limited. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality ESL instruction at specified levels, developing syllabi and lesson plans, using varied assessment tools, maintaining program standards,

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 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.

Skills

Language teaching knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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.

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

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.