Faculty, College Readiness-ESL

Faculty, College Readiness-ESL

Provide engaging, innovative college-readiness ESL instruction designed to help multilingual learners (MLL) build proficiency across reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all. This position starts in January 2027. Instruction will be delivered in person at designated ACC regions—Central, North, and South campuses—and online, as assigned.

Faculty must meet all professional standards in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach ESL language courses across all skill domains (Reading, Writing, Grammar, Listening, and Speaking) using multiple delivery modes (in-person, hybrid, online) aligned with approved learning outcomes.
• Apply best practices in second-language acquisition and classroom management to build a positive, accessible, and culturally responsive learning environment that promotes retention and engagement.
• Evaluate student language progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and governance, including curriculum review/revision, program review, and course/program-level learning outcome assessments.
• Design, review, and refine comprehensive ESL curricula including goal-setting, collaborating with and supporting and mentoring colleagues in effective implementation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current language instruction practices and make data-driven adjustments to foster student success.
• In collaboration with SCR teams, assist with assessment and enrollment of ESL students, providing placement, enrollment, application, proficiency/progress testing, and related support.
• Serve as a mentor to new faculty in the ESL program.
• Provide accessible and individualized language support, including one-on-one assistance.
• Maintain attendance, grading, and Blackboard in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with program leaders, faculty, and coordinators to support student achievement and transitions into college-level courses.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field of TESOL/ESL education through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, or executive vice chancellor.

Technology

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, video creation, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard Ultra to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Principal Professional Standards

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system, Blackboard Ultra.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in college-wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Applied Linguistics, English, Adult Education, or a closely related field.

Required Experience

• 1 year experience teaching varied student populations, including ESL/ELL/ESOL, K-12, adult education, and higher education. OR At least 3 graduate hours in an appropriate education course focused on adult learners, educational psychology, teaching developmental courses, or educational methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in education or related field
• Experience teaching within the School of College Readiness, ENGL, INRW, ESOL, or EDUC
• Reading certification such as Neuhaus, Wilson or similar

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional methods
• A strong commitment to engaging in classroom and online management best practices
• Awareness of Texas College and Career Readiness Standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Ability to build positive working relationships and serve as a student role model
• Ability to exhibit creativity, patience, and flexibility in teaching approaches
• Ability to apply ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working…