English as a Second Language Adjunct

Virginia’s Community Colleges; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,000 - 1,894,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach seeks an English as a Second Language Adjunct to teach courses in ESL, either in person, online, or via Zoom. You will plan, organize, teach, and provide feedback to students to promote learning and outcomes, with office hours and regular assessments.

The role requires a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in TESOL, strong electronic communication, and familiarity with CANVAS or similar LMS.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in ESL/TESOL.
• Ability to communicate effectively in electronic format.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
• Align course activities with learning outcomes; employ active learning strategies; use technology and materials that support outcomes; provide prompt, meaningful feedback.
• Deliver instruction to meet stated learning outcomes; conduct meaningful assessments, including at least one within the first 15% of class.
• Responsibilities may include day, evening and/or weekend work as assigned.
• Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Skills

Effective electronic communication

CANVAS LMS familiarity

Education

Master’s Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in TESOL

Tools

CANVAS LMS

Job description

Posting Summary

Working TitleEnglish as a Second Language AdjunctRole TitleEnglish as a Second Language AdjunctRole CodeFLSAExemptPay BandUGPosition Number295A0879AgencyTidewater Community CollegeDivisionTidewater Community College (Div)Work LocationVirginia Beach - 810Hiring Range$793 - $1,375 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.Emergency/Essential PersonnelNoEEO CategoryI-FacultyFull Time or Part TimePart TimeDoes this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?Work ScheduleVariesSensitive PositionNoJob DescriptionThe adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.

Functional Responsibilities:

• 1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
• 2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
• 3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
• 4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
• 5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in English as a Second Language (TESOL).
• Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.

Additional Considerations

• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

NoSupervises EmployeesNoRequired Travel

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberADJ_3621PRecruitment TypeGeneral Public - GNumber of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date09/17/2026Job Close Date11/07/2026Open Until FilledNoAgency WebsiteTCC.eduContact NameEmailPhone NumberSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationBackground Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101373