Adjunct Faculty Pool - English as a Second Language (ESL)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Memphis, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking applications for an Adjunct Faculty Pool in English as a Second Language (ESL). This is a part-time position within the Languages and Literature Department. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed when openings arise, with potential teaching assignments on a term-by-term basis (fall, spring, summer). The posting closes annually on January 31st, requiring re-application each year to maintain an active application. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for planning, preparing, delivering, and evaluating classroom instruction and related activities. This includes academic advising, committee service, and professional engagement. Teaching duties may occur during the day, evening, or weekend across any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline.
Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.
Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever-growing student population.
Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Willingness and flexibility to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods at any of the four locations.
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Responsibilities

Prepares and delivers instruction on ESL topics
Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.