Instructor, Tenure-track, ESL

Hudson County Community College; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative institution as a full-time, tenure-track Instructor of ESL, where you will play a vital role in guiding students toward English proficiency. This position offers the chance to engage with a diverse student body and contribute to curriculum development while advocating for access to higher education. As part of a vibrant college community celebrating its 50th anniversary, you will have the opportunity to utilize cutting-edge instructional technology and participate in a supportive academic environment. This role is perfect for those passionate about teaching and making a difference in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in TESOL or a closely related field required.
• Minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 credits per semester across various class schedules.
• Participate in curriculum development and academic advisement.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Experience

Instructional Technology

Curriculum Development

Education

Master’s degree in TESOL

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a related area

Tools

Immersive Telepresence Video

Open Educational Resources (OER)

Job description

Hudson County Community College

Position Vacancy Notice

Humanities and Social Science

I nstructor of ESL - Full-time, Tenure-track

Posting date: May 7, 2025

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) seeks a full-time, tenure-track, Instructor ESL to join its award-winning and nationally recognized institution. This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. This year, the College will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, and one of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished, for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC's Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. HCCC is a 2024 Bellwether College Consortium Legacy Award winner, a 2024 Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction, and a 2024 National Inspiring Programs in Business from INSIGHT Into Diversity. Additionally, HCCC has been named a 2024 Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges and received the Insight into Diversity Magazine’s 2025 Inspiring Programs in Business Award.

OVERVIEW:

HCCC serves one of the most ethnically and densely populated communities in the United States. The College is a vibrant, urban institution of higher education whose mission is to provide its communities with inclusive, high-quality educational programs and services that promote student success and upward social and economic mobility.

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a distinctive Associate of Fine Arts degree program with options in Studio and Computer Art. Throughout their time at HCCC, Fine Arts students participate in many opportunities offered through the Department of Cultural Affairs. HCCC’s Fine Arts faculty exhibit their work nationally and internationally and have received awards from The New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship, the Guggenheim Fellowship, and the ACCT Northeast Faculty Member Award. Faculty in the School have also been recognized with the 2019 and 2020 Dale P. Parnell Faculty Distinction Recognition from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). HCCC is the recent recipient of a $3 million, five-year Title V grant from the U.S. Department of Education, titled The Golden Door/La Puerta Dorada, which promotes persistence and retention of ESL students, specifically focusing on serving Hispanic and Latino students.

More than 90% of HCCC’s students receive scholarships, grants, and loans. The College’s extensive financial aid program helps students access resources they need. To date, the College’s Foundation has raised over $3.5 million for scholarships, and HCCC ranks first in New Jersey for its award of Community College Opportunity Grant funds. About half of its over 12,000 credit students identify as Hispanic, and more than 33% were born outside the U.S. In 2021, two students received the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, and recently, six students were named 2023 semi-finalists.

HCCC has three campuses: the largest at Jersey City’s Journal Square, approximately 20 minutes from New York City; a North Hudson Campus in Union City; and an additional location at the Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus. The College offers 70 degree and certificate programs and more than 300 courses including day, evening, and weekend options. It also offers 21 fully online degree programs, with plans to expand.

HCCC is committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences, being a member of Achieving the Dream, and earning the Leader College designation in 2023. Signature programs include a nationally recognized Culinary Arts Institute, accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, and a Bloomberg Finance Lab. The College also hosted The Aspen Institute’s Workforce Leadership Academy, funded by various public and private donors.

THE ROLE:

Under the supervision of the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Instructor of ESL is responsible for teaching 15 credits per semester across day, evening, and weekend classes. The instructor will participate in curriculum development, academic advisement, and contribute to the college community through committee work and other activities. The role includes guiding students toward English proficiency, developing new courses, advocating for access to higher education, especially for first-generation and immigrant students, and understanding the role of community colleges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize immersive telepresence video (ITV) and other media to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Advise and mentor students in line with the college’s mission.
• Provide feedback on student assignments.
• Assist in course and program assessment.
• Integrate open educational resources (OER), computer-assisted instruction, labs, and library resources into teaching.
• Prepare and distribute course outlines, including descriptions, materials, assignments, and policies.
• Maintain attendance and grade records, and submit midterm and final grades timely.
• Maintain office hours suitable for both day and evening students.
• Refer students who miss sessions to academic support services and maintain ongoing contact.
• Resolve student issues with the Dean or program coordinator’s help.
• Assist in course scheduling, curriculum review, accreditation activities, and articulation with other institutions.
• Participate in college-wide meetings, committees, and professional development.
• Contribute to shared governance through committee work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in TESOL or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two years of college-level teaching experience.
• Ability to function and communicate effectively across diverse backgrounds.
• Potential or record of securing external funding.
• Understanding of assessment in course and program development.
• Experience with instructional technology and willingness to adopt new technologies.
• Strong communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a related area.