Adjunct Adult Education English as Second Language (ESL) Instructor

Savannah Technical College•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah Technical College is seeking qualified adjunct ESL instructors for its grant-funded Adult Education program. The role may be based at the Savannah, Liberty, Effingham, or Crossroads campus. The instructor teaches students, develops program syllabi, goals, and objectives, evaluates student progress, and records learning outcomes. The instructor also maintains applicable program certification requirements, documentation, and administrative reports; stays current with developments in the field through professional development; and ensures classroom safety and security. The instructor meets with students, staff, and other educators about instructional programs and issues affecting student progress. The schedule is flexible and may involve lecture sessions, split teaching shifts, and split teaching days between campus locations. The instructor is responsible for maintaining an acceptable program enrollment and working to maximize student outcomes. The position is contingent upon funding and allocation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, linguistics with a TESL certificate, applied linguistics with a TESL certificate, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate.
One year of full-time paid teaching experience, or equivalent.
Excellent human-relations and interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated skills in using Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including split teaching shifts and split teaching days between campus locations.
Candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate, linguistics with a TESL certificate, or applied linguistics with a TESL certificate.
Three years of full-time paid teaching experience.
Active participation in appropriate professional or occupational organizations.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in the Adult Education ESL program.
Develop program syllabi, goals, and objectives.
Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
Ensure student learning outcomes are attained and appropriately recorded.
Maintain program certification requirements, as appropriate.
Prepare and maintain required documentation and administrative reports.
Attend staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay informed about current trends and developments in the field.
Ensure classroom safety and security requirements are met.
Meet with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss instructional programs and issues affecting student progress.
Maintain an acceptable number of students in the program and work to maximize positive student outcomes.