ESL Adjunct Faculty Pool

Divine Word College; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 73,873 - 105,214; Part time

Job summary

Divine Word College in Epworth, Iowa, is inviting applications for an adjunct ESL faculty position for the academic year 2026–2027. This role offers a supportive teaching environment, allowing professors to cultivate skills in a motivated student body.

Compensation is set at $65/hour, influenced by education and experience. Applications are expected for this term-limited role, with potential for renewal based on enrollment and needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in ESL lesson planning and teaching.
• Ability to teach students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• High proficiency with technology for instructional support.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL courses in a structured environment.
• Assess students’ oral communication skills.
• Collaborate with faculty to refine student performance indicators.

Skills

ESL lesson planning

Classroom observation

Proficiency with technology

Collaborative communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or senior undergraduate

Job description

The Intensive English Language Institute at Divine Word College in Epworth, Iowa, invites applications for its English as a Second Language (ESL) adjunct pool for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The Institute offers an exceptionally supportive teaching environment characterized by strong faculty collaboration, well‑developed instructional resources, and students who are highly motivated and deeply committed to their vocational formation. As one of the few remaining institutions where adult English language education is generously supported and intentionally invested in for future mission work, the program provides a uniquely meaningful and rewarding teaching context.

Adjunct faculty may be assigned to teach a course from 2:00–3:50 p.m., Monday through Friday, for any or all of the following eight‑week terms, as staffing needs arise: August–October, October–December, January–March, March–May, and June–July. Appointments are term‑limited and may be renewed depending on enrollment and program needs.

Academic Qualification

• Possess a completed bachelor’s degree, or
• Be a senior undergraduate expected to graduate in May 2027

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in ESL lesson planning, classroom observation, and practicum teaching
• Proficiency with technology to support online, blended, and face‑to‑face instruction
• Ability to teach students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and age groups
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a highly structured, fast‑moving instructional environment
• Provide academic instruction that aligns with established learning outcomes
• Assess students’ oral communication skills using appropriate assignments and activities
• Advise students on effective study strategies and available learning resources
• Collaborate regularly with faculty and the ESL Director to review and refine student performance indicators
• Assist with proctoring ESL placement testing and end‑of‑term assessments

Compensation $65/hour, adjusted based on education and experience

Divine Word College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.