Instructor, English Language Skills CE- Adjunct Pool

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Houston City College is seeking a Continuing Education Instructor to teach English language skills to adult students. Instruction covers speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar through a curriculum designed to help students use English in work and everyday life in the United States. The instructor provides engaging, effective teaching and support to help students meet academic, personal, and career goals. The role may also involve helping students explore work and career opportunities, reviewing learning materials, evaluating curriculum and practices, serving on curriculum committees, and assisting with student placement in appropriate English levels as approved by the Program Director. Instructional faculty support the college curriculum and programs by establishing courses in accordance with higher education standards and using varied teaching methodologies. The broader faculty role includes teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service. Instructors may teach at different times and locations in response to institutional needs, including day, evening, or weekend classes at sites around the city.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
At least three years of related work experience teaching adults.
Ability to work in a diverse environment and communicate effectively with diverse professional, community, and student populations.
Ability and willingness to teach day, evening, or weekend classes at multiple sites around the city.
Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer applications and software.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
Sensitivity to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and to students with disabilities.
Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
Self-discipline and ability to effectively manage others.

Nice To Haves

Teaching English as a Second Language experience.
Bilingual Teaching Certificate.
State Certification for ESL.

Responsibilities

Teach adult English language skills, including speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.
Develop and use course syllabi in accordance with college, discipline, and departmental guidelines, and submit a copy to the department chair.
Plan and use varied teaching methods and materials suited to course objectives and students’ differing backgrounds and learning styles.
Evaluate student progress toward course objectives, communicate progress promptly, maintain accurate student records, and submit required reports and forms on time.
Improve instruction by reviewing and using innovative methodologies, techniques, delivery methods, and educational technologies.
Teach at a variety of times and locations as institutional needs require.
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community; provide student access through electronic communication and other appropriate methods; and advise students on instructional or program-specific matters.
Establish annual professional-growth objectives, keep current with developments in the discipline, learn and apply technologies that support learning, and participate in evaluation processes.
Participate in institutional service activities, program and discipline meetings, college or system meetings and committees, and college-related student, recruitment, community education, and special-program activities.
Follow HCCS policies and procedures and participate in activities supporting accreditation standards, planning, departmental goals, and budget priorities.
Review, evaluate, and revise curricula and practices to meet professional standards, state requirements, business and industry needs, and higher education expectations.
Assist with course and program articulation with secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Assist students with work and career opportunities, review learning materials, evaluate program curricula and practices, and assist with English-level placement as approved by the Program Director.