Workforce Adjunct Instructor (ESL – Part-Time ESL)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 74,390; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

NOVA seeks a part-time ESL adjunct instructor to teach in-person courses at Alexandria, Annandale, Woodbridge, Manassas campuses. Positions are hired semester-by-semester; remote teaching is not offered.

Courses are conducted in person with a focus on student-centered, communicative approaches and alignment to curriculum. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s + TESOL certification (or higher), with 1–2+ years of adult ESL teaching experience; MS Office, Canvas, and LMS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of communicative language teaching methodologies.
• Highly experienced in Google Suite and Canvas/Blackboard or related LMS usage for instruction.
• Excellent organizational skills and classroom management.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for varied learner levels.
• Ability to use rubrics to grade students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Part-Time ESL (50 hrs per semester) course in person.
• Demonstrate student centered, communicative teaching methodologies in lesson planning and presentation.
• Align daily instruction and course materials with established departmental curriculum and learning objectives.
• Design and implement authentic, reliable, ongoing productive formative assessments.
• Utilize Canvas for course information and to store student assignments/resources.
• Integrate the assigned textbook(s) and supplement with authentic, level-appropriate materials.
• Evaluate students’ entry and exit skills via initial diagnostic tasks and final exams using department rubrics.
• Record student attendance.
• Complete all mandatory training at hire and annually.

Skills

Task-based instruction

Project-based learning

Content-based instruction

Google Suite

Canvas/Blackboard LMS

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree + TESOL Certificate (or TESOL/Linguistics with TESOL focus)

Master’s in TESOL/TESL or Linguistics with TESOL minor

Tools

Google Suite

Canvas/Blackboard LMS

Job description

Working Title Workforce Adjunct Instructor (ESL – Part-Time ESL) Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280A0000 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Workforce Development Work Location Multiple Locations Hiring Range $37- 54 per teaching hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

General Description

Sensitive Position No Job Description

This position is for in-person instruction only. Applicants who wish to teach remotely will not be considered. Courses are held at the Alexandria Campus, Annandale Campus, Woodbridge Campus,and Manassas Campus.

This posting is designed to build a pool of potential ESL instructors for ACLI. Instructors are hired on a semester or project basis. Teaching in one semester does not necessarily guarantee future teaching appointments. There may or may not be any positions currently available at the time of application. However, to be considered for current/future openings, please complete the application process.

Duties And Tasks

• Teach a Part-Time ESL (50 hrs per semester) course in person.
• Demonstrate student centered, communicative teaching methodologies (task-based, problem-based, project based, scaffolding, content-based) in lesson planning and in lesson presentation.
• Align daily instruction and course materials with established departmental curriculum and learning objectives.
• Design and implement authentic, reliable, ongoing productive formative assessments for students throughout the semester.
• Utilize Canvas for course information and to store student assignments/resources.
• Integrate the assigned textbook(s) and supplement with authentic, level-appropriate materials as needed.
• Evaluate students’ entry and exit skills via the initial diagnostic tasks and final departmental exams and the department rubrics.
• Record student attendance.
• Complete all mandatory training at hire and annually.

Essential Functions

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSA’s

• Deep knowledge of communicative language teaching methodologies: task-based, problem-based, project based, scaffolding, and content-based
• Highly experienced in Google Suite and Canvas/Blackboard or related LMS usage for instruction (assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, gradebook, modules)
• Excellent organizational skills and classroom management skills
• Ability to work with groups of varying ages and skill levels – including differentiating instruction
• Ability to utilize program rubrics to grade students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually as well as on a team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + a TESOL Certificate or higher education in TESOL or Linguistics.
• 1-2 years or more of adult ESL teaching experience at a college/community college/literacy council/adult education ESOL

Additional Considerations

• Masters in TESOL/TESL or Masters in Linguistics with a minor in TESOL or a TESOL Certificate
• 3-5 years or more of adult ESL teaching experience at a college/community college/literacy council/adult education ESOL
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Significant experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

n/a

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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