ESL Academic Specialist for Adult Multilingual Learners

Passaic County Community College; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Commuter benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental insurance

Voluntary annuities

Job summary

Passaic County Community College seeks an experienced ESL professional to teach courses and support adult multilingual learners. This is a twelve-month, full-time administrative position with 35 hours weekly, including instructional and student-support responsibilities.

The Academic Specialist reports to the Academic Dean and ELS Chairperson. Duties include teaching up to 12 credits, advising and tutoring students, developing materials, using Blackboard, and participating in program assessment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in TESOL, ESL, or Applied Linguistics.
• Three years of higher-education ESL teaching experience.
• Experience with adult multilingual learners and student success.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 12 credits of ESL courses per term.
• Provide advising, tutoring, mentoring, and referrals to students.
• Develop and adapt instructional materials for adult multilingual learners.
• Support ELS learning-support services and collaborate with staff.
• Use Blackboard and educational technology to support teaching.
• Participate in curriculum, assessment, and student-success initiatives.
• Assist with department projects and program-review activities.
• Attend department and college meetings and activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Technology skills

Education

Master's in TESOL/ESL/Applied Linguistics

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Passaic County Community College seeks an experienced ESL professional to teach courses and support adult multilingual learners. This is a twelve-month, full-time administrative position with 35 hours weekly, including instructional and student-support responsibilities.

The Academic Specialist reports to the Academic Dean and ELS Chairperson. Duties include teaching up to 12 credits, advising and tutoring students, developing materials, using Blackboard, and participating in program assessment