Part Time ESL Instructor

Washtenaw Community College,; Michigan; On-site; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement options

Flexible schedules

Campus discounts

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College is seeking Part time ESL Instructors to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) credit courses. May teach online or on campus; opportunities to join future openings based on enrollment and needs. Must submit resume, cover letter, and transcripts for consideration.

Instructors will create a welcoming learning environment, prepare courses, assess student progress, and align with ESL program goals while using AI-enabled tools appropriately.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in TESOL, applied linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis, or a master’s with 18 graduate TESOL credits.
• Ability to learn and utilize emerging AI-supported tools, evaluate AI-generated content, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Establish a welcoming language-learning environment for students across levels.
• Prepare and instruct assigned ESL courses according to objectives and program goals.
• Adhere to master syllabi and assess using department rubrics.
• Evaluate progress and provide detailed feedback on student work.
• Collaborate on authentic assessments, especially midterms and finals.
• Confer with students individually as needed and participate in SOQ processes.
• Maintain professional knowledge and comply with training requirements.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools to support teaching and learning in line with policies.

Skills

AI tools awareness

Technology proficiency

Student engagement

Education

Master’s in TESOL or related field with 18 graduate TESOL credits

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Our college strives to make a positive difference in people's lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• An 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!

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. Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts, you 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.

Essential 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 (8) 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:

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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:

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching English as a Second Language.

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 09/22/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Our college strives to make a positive difference in people's lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $71.75

Salary Comments:

Publicly available compensation information can be found: Here

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * All Part Time Faculty at WCC, including online instructors, must reside in Michigan or Ohio.Do you currently live in Michigan or Ohio and expect to continue residing in one of these states during your employment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In order for WCC to employ you, would you require WCC to provide a petition or a letter to the Department of Homeland Security unless authorized as a F1 student to work?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts 1

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Other Documents
• Unofficial Transcripts 2

Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Click here for Notice of Nondiscrimination and Other Compliance Statements.