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

Parkland College

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Parkland College is accepting applications year-round for its Pre-College English as a Second Language (ESL) Adjunct Faculty Pool. The college is currently seeking instructors for the Spring 2027 semester. This is an on-campus, part-time appointment at the Parkland College campus in Champaign, Illinois, covered by the Part-Time Faculty collective bargaining unit. Adjunct faculty teach part-time, advise and mentor students; hiring depends on student enrollment and course schedules. Courses may be scheduled during the day, evenings, weekends, or online. The salary range is $1,406.00–$1,586.00 per Equated Contact Hour (ECH), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must submit an online employment application, a cover letter, a resume or CV, and a copy of official transcripts from the institution where they received their highest degree. If hired, a certified official transcript is required. Applications are reviewed only if submitted within the last six months, so applicants should keep their applications updated. Applicants must apply through the Parkland College careers website; applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Candidates should monitor email, including spam and junk folders, for correspondence from Human Resources. Sponsorship for work authorization is unavailable, and Parkland College is not an E-Verify employer. AI tools may be used in parts of candidate review, but employment decisions are made by a person.

Prospective new hires must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. Review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses under the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Candidates subject to SURS return-to-work restrictions must either not be a SURS annuitant or be willing to suspend their annuity upon employment, except for those receiving an annuity under the Self-Managed Plan or by lump-sum payment. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process through Human Resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in TESL, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Foreign Language, English, Secondary Education (Bilingual Education, Foreign Language, or English Language Arts); alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a closely related field accompanied by an accredited TESL certificate consisting of at least 18 credit hours.
• Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new programs as technology changes.
• Maintain all professional credentials required to teach in the discipline.
• Successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting.
• Submit an online employment application, cover letter, resume or CV, and a copy of official transcripts from the institution where the highest degree was received; a certified official transcript is required if hired.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional duties in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Provide classroom instruction consistent with the college’s stated philosophy, objectives, and established course outlines.
• Inform students of course regulations, evaluation procedures, and other pertinent course information; prepare and distribute a syllabus early in each term.
• Be available to advise and mentor students.
• Maintain regular office hours for student consultations and provide assistance in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate student scholastic records and submit required student progress reports by published deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level