Adjunct Adult Education English as Second Language (ESL) Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue•Hinesville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah Technical College seeks Adjunct ESL Instructors for its grant-funded Adult Education program. Instructors teach students, develop program syllabi, goals, and objectives, evaluate student progress, and ensure learning outcomes are attained and documented. They maintain program certification requirements as appropriate, complete required documentation and administrative reports, stay current with developments in the field through professional development, ensure classroom safety and security, and meet with students, staff, and other educators about instructional programs and student progress. The role involves a flexible lecture schedule and may require split teaching shifts or teaching on split days across campus locations. Instructors are responsible for maintaining an acceptable number of students in the program and working to maximize positive student outcomes. Positions are contingent upon funding and position 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 (or equivalent), paid teaching experience.
Excellent human-relations and interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated skills in using Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to work a flexible lecture schedule, including split teaching shifts and potentially split teaching days between campus locations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Instruct students and develop program syllabi, goals, and objectives.
Evaluate student 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.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
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.