"Adult Education ESL Adjunct Faculty"

Job Details

Adjunct Faculty

Position Information

• Position Title: Adult Education ESL Adjunct Faculty
• Position Type: Faculty
• Department: Adult Education
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
• Salary Range / Hiring Salary Range: Salary Commensurate with Degree
• Union/Non Union: Non Union

Job Description Summary

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 2 years of adult education and/or ESL teaching experience.
• Master’s degree or certificate in ESL / TESOL strongly preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Criteria: Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
• Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required.
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
• Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
• Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
• Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book, and entering final grades by the established due date).
• Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date.
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
• Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, advising students, and referring students to appropriate resources.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students. Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and mastery of course content.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
• Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed.
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills (where appropriate).
• Time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Language skills.

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the use of sensory skills... No significant climbing, stooping...

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Work schedules are available for mornings, evenings, and Saturdays...
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act...
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment...

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: ADJ15511/12
• Open Date: 07/01/2025
• Open Until Filled: No