English Language Instructor
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Woolley Center, Roseburg, OR
Job Type
Part-Time Faculty
Job Number
202600115
Department
Faculty Employment
Opening Date
09/30/2026
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English Language Instructor
Part-Time Faculty
Make English useful beyond the classroom.
As a Part-Time English Language Instructor, you'll help adult learners build the English and digital skills they need to navigate everyday life, pursue education, advance their careers, and connect with their communities. You'll create a welcoming, culturally responsive classroom where students' experiences and strengths are part of the learning.
You'll deliver practical, real-world English instruction, adapt lessons for learners at different proficiency levels, track student progress, and help students connect their learning to meaningful personal and career goals. If you're an encouraging educator who believes language learning can change what's possible for adults and their families, we'd love to have you join us.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Class Instruction:
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned ESOL instruction appropriate for adult learners at varying English proficiency levels.
- Provide instruction in speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation within meaningful real-world contexts.
- Differentiate instruction to address varying educational backgrounds, literacy levels, languages, learning needs, abilities, and career goals.
- Incorporate authentic materials and practical applications related to employment, education, family, financial literacy, health literacy, civic participation, and navigating community resources.
- Integrate digital literacy and technology skills into instruction so students develop the skills needed for education, employment, and everyday life.
- Incorporate workforce preparation skills, including communication, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, professionalism, and career exploration.
- Connect English language development to students education and career goals, including transitions to high school equivalency, postsecondary education or training, apprenticeships, and employment.
- Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies appropriate for adult English language learners.
- Create a welcoming, respectful, culturally responsive learning environment that recognizes and builds upon the experiences and strengths adult learners bring to the classroom.
Documentation and Tracking:
- Conduct student intake, orientation, goal setting, and instructional placement.
- Administer or assist with approved standardized assessments in accordance with state and program policies and test administration requirements.
- Monitor student progress toward measurable educational, employment, and personal goals.
- Provide timely, constructive feedback to learners concerning their progress.
- Encourage students to complete required post-testing and other measures of educational progress.
- Maintain awareness of student attendance and progress and conduct appropriate outreach to support student persistence and retention.
Student Support:
- Establish positive, professional relationships with adult learners and promote a classroom culture of persistence, achievement, and belonging.
- Assist students in identifying short- and long-term educational and career goals.
- Connect students, as appropriate, with program staff and community resources that can help address barriers to participation.
- Encourage eligible students to transition to additional adult education services, high school equivalency preparation, Integrated Education and Training (IET), workforce training, postsecondary education, or employment.
Incidental Functions:
- Attend required meetings and trainings which may include bi-weekly faculty meetings, in-service training sessions, and standards-based Professional Learning Community (PLC) trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must possess good organizational and leadership skills.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through correct written grammar and usage.
- Working knowledge of technology used in a learning environment.
- Ability to problem solve, multi-task, and work independently.
- Strong desire to help adults pursue career and college opportunities.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to and be sensitive to individuals from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, English or related field.
- Experience with English language learners in an instructional setting such as teaching or tutoring.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certificate or master's degree in teaching English as a Second Language and/or Applied Linguistics
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Previous Adult Basic Skills experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:
- A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
- Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
- A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.
VETERANS PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
Required Documentation:
Applicants claiming veterans presence must submit one of the following:
- Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
- Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.
Umpqua Community College provides a comprehensive benefit package to all Full-Time, regular employees. This includes:
- Medical Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
- Dental Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
- Vision Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
- $30,000 Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off : includes vacation, personal, and sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition waiver for employee, spouse and eligible dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (PERS)
Optional Benefits including:
- Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457(b)
- Various 403(b) and Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Section 125 plan (Flexible Spending)
- Personal Short-Term Accident & Disability, additional Life Insurance and Cancer Insurance plans
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Are you available to teach daytime and/or evening classes, depending on program needs?
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Do you have experience working with English language learners or multilingual learners?
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UCC employees must work and reside in the State of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you, or will you be residing in the State of Oregon by the start date of this position?
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Employer Umpqua Community College
Address 1140 Umpqua College Rd
Roseburg, Oregon, 97470
Phone 541 440 7690
Website http://umpqua.edu