Part-Time Faculty, EAP

Valencia College; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional development

Work-life balance

FICA alternative

Job summary

Valencia College is seeking a part-time EAP faculty member to teach English for Academic Purposes, supporting students in developing English language and academic skills for college success. The ideal candidate has ESL teaching experience and a TESOL/linguistics background, with strong communication and cultural awareness.

Position emphasizes student-centered instruction, interactive teaching, and the ability to support multilingual student populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in TESOL, English or linguistics or 18 graduate hours plus Master’s.
• Experience teaching at the community college level (or equivalent).
• Ability to teach in-person and via online/hybrid modalities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction in assigned modalities, prepares instructional materials, provides feedback on progress.
• Provides timely feedback to students regarding academic success.
• Prepares and submits syllabi, attendance, grades and required documentation.
• Maintains up-to-date information on student services across the college.
• Aligns teaching with Valencia policies and learning-centered values.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ESL pedagogy

Student-centered instruction

Multilingual populations experience

Education

Master’s degree in TESOL/English/linguistics

18 graduate semester hours in TESOL/English/linguistics + Master’s

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Here, a life is changed every day.

A possibility becomes a probability.

A dream becomes reality. Valencia College invites you to become part of a growing community of passionate part-time faculty committed to inspiring brighter tomorrows for our students. Over the last 50 years, Valencia College has pioneered the use of innovative learning approaches to make secondary education more accessible.

At Valencia College, we believe that “anyone can learn anything under the right conditions.” With this goal in mind, we work to support students in achieving their academic and career goals. Faculty are essential to the College’s ambitious goals, and to improving the lives of our students. We hope you’ll consider applying to join our team!

Learn More about our Big Idea and Meet our College President, Dr. Kathleen Plinkse!

Valencia College's School of Speech and Languages is seeking a part‑time EAP (English for Academic Purposes) faculty member to teach courses that support students in developing English language, communication, and academic skills for success in college and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching English as a second language, Intensive English, English for Academic Purposes, or related courses, with an academic background in TESOL, English, or linguistics. The successful candidate will engage students through interactive, student‑centered instruction and demonstrate strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to support students with varying levels of English proficiency. College‑level teaching experience and experience working with multilingual or international student populations are highly desirable.

• A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in TESOL, English or linguistics OR 18 graduate semester hours in TESOL, English or linguistics and a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. [Required]
• This position will offer Face-to-Face and Mixed Mode modalities. For more information about course type modalities, please click here
• Please note that you will need to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.

Why Work for Valencia College:

Our total rewards program provides part‑time faculty a wide‑ranging combination of pay, paid time off, FICA alternative, professional development, work/life balance in a meaningful, collaborative work environment, and so much more.

About this Position

Position Number

Position Number AJ0023

Position Title

Position Title Part‑Time Faculty, EAP

Job Type

Job Type Faculty

FT/PT

FT/PT Part‑Time

Employee Class Description

Employee Class Description Faculty Adjunct

General Position Description

Primarily responsible for teaching in discipline or discipline areas in which he/she has specific training and/or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student learning in keeping with Valencia’s learning- centered values and in a manner that meets the essential competencies of a Valencia educator. Responds to students in a timely manner and communicates with the discipline and division via college-provided tools and resources.

Grade

Grade MA

Exemption Status

Exemption Status Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number F1751P

Location(s)

Location(s) Orlando, FL 32811 -West Campus, Orlando, FL 32801 -Downtown Campus, Orlando, FL 32832 -Lake Nona Campus, Kissimmee, FL 34744 -Osceola Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Teaching assignments may include day, night, and/or weekend classes

• Additional campus locations may be added to this search prior to the date of closing, based on hiring needs.
• Primary need Daytime Hours – 8:00AM-5:00PM

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range

Salary Range Please see special instructions

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

1. Prepares and delivers instruction to students in assigned modalities (including classroom, hybrid, online, etc.). Prepares instructional materials. Provides feedback on students’ progress, including evaluation of student mastery of course and program outcomes.

2. Provides feedback to students in matters related to academic success in a timely manner.

3. Prepares and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades, and other information as requested or required by the college.

4. Maintains and disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college.

5. Is familiar with and maintains behavior and actions consistent with college policies.

6. Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for certification.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

Required Minimum Education Faculty Positions Only - Level of education per Credentials Manual.

Required Field of Study

Appropriate level of education. See Credentials Procedures Manual at: http://valenciacollege.edu/faculty/forms/credentials/

Other Required Qualifications

Teaching experience at the community college level (in some cases, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes may be used to support an application in lieu of degree and course work requirements).

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Preferred Type of Experience

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge and understanding of learning- centered values.

2. Knowledge of, ability to develop, and commitment to use emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.

3. Skill in the use of personal computers and general office software.

4. Ability to design learning opportunities that promote student life skills development while enhancing discipline learning. Demonstrated understanding of developmental advising (Valencia’s LifeMap) and competency-based learning (LifeMap).

5. Ability to develop and implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students and that promote both acquisition and applications of knowledge and understanding (Learning Centered Teaching Strategies).

6. Ability to use consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance learning (Assessment).

7. Ability to design and implement curriculum that aligns elements of student learning toward growth in the Student Core Competencies and progression through course sequences (Outcomes-Based Practice).

8. Commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline (Professional Commitment).

9. Ability to continuously examine the effectiveness of teaching, counseling, librarianship and assessment methodologies in terms of student learning by engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning).

10. Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one‑on‑one settings), orally, and in writing.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects at close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

This job also operates in a classroom setting and may use equipment such as microphones and audio/videorecorders.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, as needed.

Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, as needed. Must have reliable transportation, and proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used may be required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Part-Time Faculty at Valencia College may teach 1 to 4 courses per semester, with credit hours not typically exceeding 12 hours. How many courses would you be available to teach each semester?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * In order to determine an applicant's proficiency in written communication and ensure the appropriateness of teaching assignments, a directed writing sample is required. As an open-access college, at Valencia College we open our doors to everyone. One of our Big Ideas is that "anyone can learn anything under the right conditions." This means that as educators we are committed to creating the conditions that make success attainable for all students. Please provide us with a description of how you would create the "right conditions" to advance student learning.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What are your hours of availability between 8:00AM - 5:00PM?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Which teaching modalities are you interested in?
  • Face to Face
  • Mixed Mode
• * We have positions available at our West, Osceola, East and Downtown Campuses. Please indicate your campus preferences in order.

  (Open Ended Question)