English as Second Language Instructor (Fall 2026)

Job Summary

Full-time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of instruction and management of assigned classes. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling the Metropolitan Community College mission, vision, values, strategic plan, Board of Trustees’ charges and educational philosophy, and primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the college.

Final compensation offer will be determined, based on various factors, such as academic credentials, relevant work and instructional experience.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Experience with assessing new student language proficiency and placement
• Ability to work as part of a team to design, revise, and implement new and/or updated curriculum
• Experience with writing and teaching ESL support for academic classes
• Ability to interact and engage a very inclusive student population, including F-1 students as well as large immigrant and refugee populations
• Knowledge of and comfort with using Canvas.
• Applicants must be available to teach daytime and/or evening classes as assigned. Flexibility in scheduling is an essential requirement of this position.

Essential Functions

• Deliver effective instruction - Provide quality instruction, which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college – approved curriculum and resources
• Assess student learning - Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment
• Manage classes and learning environments - Foster a positive classroom-learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility
• Promote continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning
• Support learning through student engagement by incorporating pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction
• Provide student guidance - Help students develop academic habits for college success
• Pursue professional development by staying current in academic field
• Actively participate collegially in department, campus, cross-college, discipline specific, district, and community service activities
• Perform other duties as assigned to provide high-quality learning experience for students, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, etc.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) /Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
• OR Master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 GCH in combination of the qualifying fields: Applied Linguistics, Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction, Education with an emphasis in Language Arts Education, Linguistics, Rhetoric and Composition, TESOL/TESL

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of teaching experience using interactive teaching techniques
• Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning excellence
• Demonstrated experience with current pedagogical and instructional methods
• Demonstrated experience with utilizing a variety of classroom technologies, both inside and outside the classroom
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite)