Online Adjunct Faculty - Language Acquisitions and Literacy Development Part II (ESL 534)

Bay Path University; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 5,580 - 13,392; Part time

Job summary

Bay Path University seeks an ESL Adjunct Instructor to teach courses focusing on language acquisition and literacy development. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in ESL or a related field and possess a current Massachusetts Educator Professional License.

The role involves 12 hours of fieldwork, fostering writing and oral skills, and ensuring compliance with university policies. A minimum of 5 years in K12 ESL education is required, along with the ability to manage confidential information.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Educator Professional License in ESL, PreK-6, or 5-12.
• Minimum of 5 years of K12 ESL education teaching or administration.
• Experience with confidentiality guidelines (FERPA, HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Teach language acquisition and literacy development courses.
• Conduct 12 hours of fieldwork experience.
• Develop writing skills and oral/aural fluency.

Skills

Teaching online courses

Handling confidential information

Adhering to University policies

Education

Master's Degree in ESL or closely related field

Job description

ESL 534: Language Acquisitions and Literacy Development Part II

This course will explore the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing vocabulary, approaches and practices for developing writing skills, the writing process and formal elements of writing, oral/aural fluency in English at various proficiency levels, social and academic English and academic language for content areas, and the development of metalinguistic skills appropriate to cognitive, academic, and language proficiency levels. 12 hours of fieldwork experience required.

Compensation: $500 - $1,200 per credit. Adjunct faculty pay rates vary, depending on the academic discipline and the course's credit load and level.

ESL Adjunct Instructors

• Hold a current Massachusetts Educator Professional License in one or more of the following fields: English as a Second Language, PreK-6, or English as a Second Language, 5-12, ELL Director.
• A minimum of a Master's Degree in ESL or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of K12 ESL education teaching or administration.
• Experience teaching online courses at the higher education level is preferred but not required.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
• All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
• General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose, and goals, and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.