Workforce Adjunct Instructor (ESL)

Posting Details

Posting Summary

• Working Title: Workforce Adjunct Instructor ESL
• Role Title: Adjunct Instructor ESL
• Role Code: FLSA Exempt
• Pay Band: UG
• Position Number: 280A9999
• Agency: Northern VA Community College
• Division: NV280-VP Workforce Development
• Work Location: Multiple Locations
• Hiring Range: 36-50 per teaching hour
• Emergency/Essential Personnel: No
• EEO Category: I-Faculty
• Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
• Telework Options: No (Telework options are subject to change based on business needs)
• Bilingual/Multilingual Requirement: No
• Work Schedule: Depending on class schedules.
• Sensitive Position: No

Job Description

General Description NOVA Workforce is seeking English as a Second Language (ESL) instructors to teach in-person Intensive English and Part-Time ESL semester-long courses at our American Culture & Language Institute (ACLI). Course levels range from CEFR A1-C1.

• Intensive courses teach paired skills: Reading & Writing and Speaking & Listening.
• Part-Time ESL courses teach integrated skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) with a focus on readiness for life, for school, and for work.

This position is for in-person instruction only. Applicants who wish to only teach remotely will not be considered.

Courses are held at the following campuses:

• Alexandria Campus
• Annandale Campus
• Loudoun Campus
• Manassas Campus
• Woodbridge 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, in order to be considered for current/future openings, please complete the application process.

Duties and Tasks

• Teach an Intensive ESL (125 hrs per semester) or a Part-Time ESL (50 hrs per semester) course in person.
• Demonstrate student-centered communicative teaching methodologies: task-based, problem-based, project-based, scaffolding, and content-based in lesson planning and in lesson presentation.
• Develop authentic, reliable, ongoing, productive formative assessments for students throughout the semester.
• Utilize Canvas for course information and to store student assignments/resources.
• Utilize the assigned textbooks and supplement with 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.
• 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.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Deep knowledge of communicative language teaching methodologies: task-based, problem-based, project-based, scaffolding, and content-based.
• Highly experienced Canvas/Blackboard or related LMS usage for instruction, assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, gradebook, and 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

• Bachelors degree AND 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, or ESOL program.

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, or ESOL program.
• Operation of a State Vehicle.

Supervises Employees: No Required Travel: This position does not require travel.

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: ADJ_3195P
• Recruitment Type: General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies: Varies depending on classes
• Position End Date (if temporary): N/A
• Job Open Date: 03/24/2026
• Job Close Date: 05/31/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Agency Website:https://www.nvcc.edu
• Contact Name: N/A
• Email: N/A
• Phone Number: N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants 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 NOVAs 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 NOVAs 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 NOVAs Annual Security Reports.

Background Check Statement The selected candidates 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 Commonwealths 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 Act (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.

Quicklink for Posting:https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94662

Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk.

1. Do you hold a bachelors degree or higher and a TESOL Certificate or a Masters in TESOL or Masters in Linguistics with a TESOL Certificate? (Yes/No)
2. Do you have 1-2 years of adult ESL teaching experience at a college, community college, literacy council, adult education ESOL program? (Yes/No)
3. I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited. (Yes/No)
4. Are you a highly experienced Canvas/Blackboard or related LMS user who can create assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, modules, and enter grades in gradebook? (Yes/No)
5. I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area. (Yes/No)
6. I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person. (Yes/No)
7. Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States? (Yes/No)
8. Which campuses would you like to teach? Please list in the order as per your preference. (Alexandria, Annandale, Manassas, Woodbridge)

Open Ended Question: N/A

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Certificate
• Optional Documents:
• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3