Part-Time ESL Instructor for Adult Education

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

Job summary

Joliet Junior College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL).

The position is part-time with a scheduled 28 hours per week and may require teaching at multiple campus sites. The hiring range per contact hour is $1161.00 if a Bachelor's degree is held, or $1220.00 if a Ph.D./Ed.D/J.D. is held, effective Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. Experience in adult education is preferred, and the role follows Joliet's adjunct contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience in adult education (ABE, GED, ESL).
• Experience with instructional/classroom technology.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Commitment to teaching and learning and to college core values.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and explicit instruction to students in ESL.
• Monitor student progress and refer for additional assessments and support services.
• Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
• Comply with curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, and textbook choices.
• Attend classes regularly and communicate with staff and director.
• Retain students through goal attainment and uphold FERPA, ADA compliance.
• Meet contractual obligations per adjunct faculty contract.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or closely related field

Master's Degree in Education/Adult Education (preferred)

Job description

Joliet Junior College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL).

The position is part-time with a scheduled 28 hours per week and may require teaching at multiple campus sites. The hiring range per contact hour is $1161.00 if a Bachelor's degree is held, or $1220.00 if a Ph.D./Ed.D/J.D. is held, effective Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. Experience in adult education is preferred, and the role follows Joliet's adjunct contract.