Instructor, English Language Acquisition (ELA / ESL)(Continuous Posting)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 28,219 - 40,191; Part time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Asheville, NC is seeking an adjunct English instructor to plan and facilitate engaging, multi-modal lessons for adult learners from diverse backgrounds. The role focuses on building workplace, home, community, and academic language skills, with emphasis on welcoming classroom practice.

Duties include assessing student progress, maintaining records, and supporting enrollment and completion efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in English, grammar, writing, ESL, or EFL.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Design lessons to develop English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Administer formal and informal assessments to determine instructional needs.
• Use classroom technology to enhance learning, including distance learning and hybrid environments.
• Maintain communications with students, administrators, and staff.
• Maintain student records related to the course.
• Support enrollment, persistence, and completion needs.
• Participate in departmental, college, and state professional development opportunities.

Skills

English teaching

Grammar

Writing

ESL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

TESOL certification or Master’s in TESOL (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

1. This is a continuous posting to recruit an applicant pool, openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis only when hiring managers have a position that needs to be filled or class(es) that need to be staffed from semester to semester. Continuous postings will remain open for a period of 12 months. Applicants of continuous postings may or may not be notified as to the outcome of their candidacy. When new continuous postings become available, we encourage you to reapply.

2. Upon submitting your online application, the unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application for the related degree(s) listed in the “Minimum Requirements” and/or “Preferred Qualifications” section of the job posting. The unofficial transcript must list the individual courses taken. Diplomas will not be considered in lieu of an unofficial transcript.

3. If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education or official transcript evaluation (required if the degree was attained outside the US) from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) recognized organization, are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

Position Summary Information

Position Title

Employment Category

Employment Category Adjunct

Contract Length N/A

Expected Work Schedule

Expected Work Schedule Variable

Anticipated Days

Anticipated Days M/W and/ or T/Th

Anticipated Hours

Anticipated Hours Evening contracts are the most frequently available. Please make note of availability in your cover letter.

Anticipated Hours per Week

Anticipated Hours per Week variable, 6-20 hours per week

Job Description Summary

It is IMPORTANT to read the Special Instructions to the Applicants (see below)

Plan and facilitate engaging free multi-modal lessons for adult English language learners who are primarily from Central and South America and Eastern Europe. Create an encouraging and welcoming classroom community. Design activities to support students using newly developing language skills in the contexts of workplace, home and family, civic participation, health and wellness, and academic training.

Duties

1. Design lessons to help students develop their English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and strategies
2. Administer formal and informal assessments in class to help determine instructional needs
3. Utilize classroom technology to enhance student learning, including in distance learning and hybrid environments.
4. Maintain communications with students, administrators, and other staff
5. Maintain student records related to the course
6. Support overall needs of students related to enrollment, persistence, and completion
7. Participate in departmental, college, and state professional development opportunities as they arise

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Demonstrated teaching experience in English, grammar, writing, ESL , or EFL classes
3. Demonstrated experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

1. Certification and/or master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ( TESOL ) or closely related field
2. At least one year’s experience teaching adult English language learners (ELLs)
3. Familiarity and comfort with using technology in the classroom (both virtual and traditional), including Zoom, Moodle, Burlington English, SMART Boards, iPads, computers, interactive PowerPoint presentations, etc.
4. Planning and teaching experience in additional subjects such as social studies, math, health, vocational training, soft skills, developmental English, etc.
5. Experience with career counseling, job placement, and/or international student or worker visas

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. This is a continuous posting to recruit an applicant pool, openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis only when hiring managers have a position that needs to be filled or class(es) that need to be staffed from semester to semester. Continuous postings will remain open for a period of 12 months. Applicants of continuous postings may or may not be notified as to the outcome of their candidacy. When new continuous postings become available, we encourage you to reapply.

2. Upon submitting your online application, the unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application for the related degree(s) listed in the “Minimum Requirements” and/or “Preferred Qualifications” section of the job posting. The unofficial transcript must list the individual courses taken. Diplomas will not be considered in lieu of an unofficial transcript.

3. If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education or official transcript evaluation (required if the degree was attained outside the US) from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) recognized organization, are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)

Start Date

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Salary Range

Salary Range $24.83 per contact hour

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn of this employment opportunity?
  • A-B Tech's Current Employee
  • A-B Tech's Former Employee
  • A-B Tech's Job Board
  • A-B Tech's Job vacancy via e-mail
  • A-B Tech's Website
  • Family Member or friend
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Higher Ed jobs Diversity and Inclusion email blast
  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities
  • Historically Hispanic Colleges and Universities
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • La Voz Bilingual Newspaper
  • Mountain Xpress
  • North Carolina Works
  • North Carolina Community College System Job Board
  • Other
  • Urban News
  • Western North Carolina (Diversity Engagement Coalition)
  • Western North Carolina (Human Resources Association)
  • Please provide specific details, if Other website or Other was selected in the previous question. If not, enter N/A. You must select one option to move forward with your application.
• Please provide specific details, if Other website or Other was selected in the previous question. If not, enter N/A. You must select one option to move forward with your application.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have demonstrated teaching experience in English, grammar, writing, ESL, or EFL classes?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have demonstrated experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a Certification and/or a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have at least one year’s experience teaching adult English language learners (ELLs)?
  • Yes
  • No
Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Resume
Optional Documents
• Other Document
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Certifications
• License(s)
• Unofficial Transcripts 2

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