English as a Second Language (ESL) Adjunct Instructors

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Virginia seeks part-time ESL adjunct instructors to deliver writing, speaking, and reading instruction to diverse student populations. The role supports online and on-campus classes, requiring strong communication and adaptable teaching methods.

The position emphasizes student-centered ESL instruction and the ability to engage learners across levels from low-intermediate to advanced, with experience using Zoom and Canvas considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Education equivalence to a Bachelor’s degree in ESL or related discipline
• Master’s degree in TESOL or Linguistics preferred
• Community college teaching experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide innovative, student-centered ESL instruction
• Proficiency with Zoom and Canvas a plus
• Demonstrated ability to teach writing, oral communication, and/or reading
• Willing to teach face-to-face and/or online as needed
• Fluency in a second language a plus

Skills

Communication skills

Student-centered ESL instruction

Zoom

Canvas

Writing

Oral communication

Reading

Face-to-face instruction

Online instruction

Second language fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in ESL

Master’s degree in TESOL or Linguistics

Job description

Title: English as a Second Language (ESL) Adjunct Instructors

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Henrico - 087

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Part-time adjunct teaching faculty-ranked appointment. Salary commensurate with the experience of the applicant in graduate education in the field, related full-time occupational employment, and full-time equivalent teaching.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

For full consideration, the cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts must be received with the online application submission.

Minimum Qualifications

Education equivalate to a Bachelor’s degree in ESL or a related discipline, such as Foreign Language, English, orLinguistics.

Additional Considerations

• Master’s degree in TESOL or Linguistics; or Master’s degree with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in ESL or a related discipline.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills preferred. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative, student-centered ESL instruction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in classroom technology (experience with Zoom and Canvas a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to teach writing, oral communication, and/or reading.
• Demonstrated ability to teach skill levels from low-intermediate to advanced.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-cultural populations and support diversity, cultural understanding, and inclusion.
• Willing to teach face-to-face and/or online as needed. Fluency in a second language a plus.