Part Time ESL Instructor

Washtenaw Community College,; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 79,169 - 112,757; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester

Flexible schedules

Discounts at WCC's Health & Fitness Center

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College is looking for Part-time ESL Instructors to teach English as a Second Language. Instructors will prepare and instruct courses according to ESL program goals and assess student progress through regular evaluations.

The role requires a Master’s degree in TESOL or a related field and experience with technology use in teaching. Benefits include a WCC tuition waiver and flexible schedules. The position may involve teaching online.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in TESOL or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use technology relevant to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish a welcoming language learning environment.
• Prepare and instruct ESL courses per objectives.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Utilize technology to support teaching.

Skills

Use of technology in teaching

Communication skills

Experience with ESL

Education

Master's degree in TESOL or related field

Job description

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking Part‑time ESL Instructors to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) credit courses. Needs may become available each semester. Applicants will be considered for future part‑time and/or on‑call teaching opportunities on a per‑course basis with opportunities to teach online and at the main campus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a welcoming language learning environment for students of various English levels: high beginning, intermediate, or advanced ESL as appropriate.
• Prepare for and instruct assigned course(s) according to course objectives and ESL program goals.
• Adhere to master syllabi of ESL courses and assess based on departmentally‑developed rubrics and baseline requirements.
• Evaluate student progress through regular assessment and give detailed, constructive feedback to student work.
• Collaborate with the development and implementation of authentic assessments as appropriate, particularly in the midterm and final exam periods.
• Allow time for individual student conferencing as needed.
• Participate in the Student Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ) process.
• Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training.
• Utilize technology, including AI‑enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement, professional responsibilities, institutional service, and other responsibilities. Use such technologies in a manner consistent with academic standards, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hours / Schedule

Schedules vary according to class schedules. Part time Instructors may teach up to eight contact hours per week or 120 contact hours per semester. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree from a regionally‑accredited institution in TESOL, applied Linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis, or master’s degree with minimum 18 graduate credits in TESOL required.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology relevant to the discipline and faculty role, including the capacity to learn and appropriately utilize emerging AI‑supported tools. Ability to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and appropriateness of AI‑generated content; maintain confidentiality where required; exercise professional and academic judgment; and uphold ethical standards in the use of technology for teaching, learning, and service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching English as a Second Language.

Benefits

• Inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff.
• WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester.
• Retirement options and flexible schedules available.
• Great discounts at WCC’s Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more!

Salary

$69.66

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.