An adjunct faculty member will be responsible for maintaining the highest academic standards in his/her particular discipline. The individual is expected to exercise professionalism in all activities related to the role of academician, including those concerned with the various duties assigned by the Department Chair, and any involvement with colleagues, peers, community and students. The position of an adjunct faculty member is temporary, and is contracted as needed.
Provides instruction in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, focusing on the specific skills of academic reading/vocabulary, academic writing/grammar, and academic and professional speaking/listening. Within this context, you will equip adult English Language Learners (ELL), with the language, critical thinking, cultural and college success skills necessary to successfully achieve their full academic and professional goals.
The successful candidate must have prior experience teaching EAP or ESL to adults and the ability to be creative in the classroom. Computer literacy is essential.
Adjunct faculty are paid at a rate of $2000 per 3ILH.
NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of workforce, and other factors which may impact the College’s need to modify position requirements.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Master's Degree in TESOL or Master's Degree with 18 graduate credit hours in TESOL, TESL, or applied linguistics. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in TESL or related Bachelor’s Degree + TESL Certification of 120 hours from an accredited program may be considered.
Must demonstrate effective use of instructional technology and be familiar with current office hardware and software.
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Certificates and Licenses:
Responsibility for Communication:
Must be able to effectively communicate with students, staff and the public.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment varies from very quiet to moderate as is typical of an office or classroom environment.
The environment is usually indoors in a centrally heated/air-conditioned climate.
Lighting conditions meet recommended standards and are provided by direct and/or indirect electric light fixtures of various kinds.
This position may require the wearing of personal protective devices
for health and safety precautions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described he re are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to touch, handle, feel or reach objects, tools and controls; and verbally communicate with students and co-workers. The employee may be frequently required to sit and/or stand
for extended periods of time.
Independently transport oneself to various campus locations on a 100-acre campus.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, identification and discernment of colors, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
