Part-Time ESL Instructor for Adult Education

Joliet-Junior-College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 1,599,000 - 1,681,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union (IEA-NEA)

Scheduled hours: 28

Job summary

Joliet Junior College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor, ESL. The position is part-time for one or more courses per semester, reporting to the appropriate instructional coordinator or director.

The instructor partners with full-time staff to assess students and adhere to course guidelines, with willingness to teach at other campus sites. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field and 3 years of ESL/adult education teaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience in adult education (ABE, GED, ESL) and/or developmental college reading, writing, and/or math.
• Experience and/or expertise in instructional/classroom technology.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and explicit instruction to students in assigned subject area(s).
• Monitor student progress, report outcomes, and refer students for additional assessments and/or support services.
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
• Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, assessments, and other established processes.
• Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff and director.
• Actively retain students through goal attainment.
• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations.
• Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college and the department at all times.
• Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract and/or by the department.

Skills

English proficiency

Instructional technology

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Tools

Learning management systems

Educational technology

Job description

Joliet Junior College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor, ESL. The position is part-time for one or more courses per semester, reporting to the appropriate instructional coordinator or director.

The instructor partners with full-time staff to assess students and adhere to course guidelines, with willingness to teach at other campus sites. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field and 3 years of ESL/adult education teaching.