Reading and ESL 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in any field WITH 18 graduate credit hours in Literacy/Reading AND 18 graduate hours in TESOL/TESL or a combination of qualifying fields (Applied Linguistics, Education with Curriculum & Instruction or Language Arts Education emphasis, English, Linguistics, or Rhetoric & Composition) OR 12 graduate hours in a qualifying field AND a CELTA certification OR 2 years teaching ESL in high school or adult setting

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with coordination and placement of ESL students into skills-based classes; 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; Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite)