Adjunct, English as a Second Language

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Position Information

Adjunct Job Title Adjunct, English as a Second Language Discipline(s) Adjunct Job Description

Position Summary:

ESL instructors provide instruction in the grant-funded Basic English as a Second Language Program and are responsible for providing instruction in English to adult learners, age 18 and older. The Basic ESL Program offers literacy, beginning, intermediate, and advanced life skills English courses. Classes are offered on weekdays and Saturdays to include both daytime and evening hours. Instructors must demonstrate the ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

1. Plan lessons based on student needs, career and learning goals, and/or the established core learning outcomes of the course.

2. Provide student-centered, interactive instruction that promotes communication in English.

3. Develop and conduct ongoing student assessment.

4. Keep accurate student records, to include attendance and grades.

5. Assist with compliance of grant requirements in areas of professional development, attendance,

retention, documentation, and assessment.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree.

2. (3) years of interpreting teaching experience.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Master's degree or certificate in TESOL or TEFL

2. Successful experience teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL

3. Successful experience teaching adult learners

4. Excellent oral and written English communication skill

5. Ability to work positively and effectively with students from diverse language, cultural, and

educational backgrounds.

Pool Number TS716P Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through May 31, 2027.

Applications within the pool are evaluated on a quarterly basis. For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Jennifer Szabo at jszabo@frederick.edu.

Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Essential Personnel? Telework Eligible? No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • To be considered for this position, you must possess a bachelor's degree in a related field or discipline and have (3) years of interpreting teaching experience. Please indicate whether you meet the minimum qualifications below.

• Yes, I meet the minimum qualifications.

• No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• • Applicants must be willing to accept a class assignment within the next academic year. Please indicate your availability below - day/evening/weekends.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you available for in-person/on-campus teaching assignments?
• Y
• N

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts