PT Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL)

Central Piedmont Community College•Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth, NC

17h

About The Position

The Part-Time ESL Instructor helps students build English language skills that support their educational and personal goals. The instructor teaches in an institution focused on excellence in classroom instruction and works with faculty committed to student learning, academic quality, and meaningful engagement with diverse learners. The role provides direct impact through effective instruction, thoughtful student support, and fair evaluation of learning outcomes. The instructor demonstrates mastery of ESL subject matter, plans and delivers instruction to maximize student learning, adapts teaching strategies to diverse student needs, and uses appropriate instructional technology. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining course materials and syllabi, establishing and assessing learning outcomes, keeping accurate student records, and supporting students through office hours and advising. The instructor also contributes to college, division, and program activities, curriculum development, and the college’s educational mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English as a Second Language; or a bachelor’s degree in English or a closely related degree plus documented training or two years of teaching experience in ESL, Second Language Acquisition, and/or Language Teaching Methodology.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in English as a Second Language.
Experience teaching ESL.
Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the field, interpret and evaluate its theories, and connect the subject matter with related fields.
Stay current through professional development, professional organizations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Teach an appropriate course load and plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning.
Use appropriate teaching and learning strategies, adapting methods to meet diverse student needs.
Use available instructional technology when appropriate and encourage communication and higher-order thinking skills through assignments.
Contribute to selecting and developing instructional materials aligned with course objectives, and incorporate core competencies into the curriculum.
Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes and explain methods for fairly measuring student progress.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, return student work promptly, maintain accurate progress records, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses within the field as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours for student and colleague accessibility, advisement, and consultation; serve as a faculty advisor within the college advisement system.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines in accordance with program and divisional policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information, substitute for other instructors in the field when needed, steward college facilities and materials, and provide attendance data in accordance with college policies and procedures.
Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned and participate in required meetings and events.
Respond promptly to information requests from college, division, and program administrators; support part-time and full-time colleagues.
Contribute to program and division curriculum development and participate in graduation ceremonies.
Communicate effectively and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators, individually and as part of a team.
Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans; contribute to planning and development through appropriate channels.
Participate in professional activities that support the educational goals of the college and its constituents, and perform responsibilities in accordance with college, division, and program goals and plans.
Participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.