Part-Time Continuing Education Instructor; Non-Credit Foreign Languages

Position Overview

Part‑Time Continuing Education Instructor (Non‑Credit) Foreign Languages – North Campus – Temporary. This instructor will teach courses that immerse adult learners in language acquisition, cultural awareness, and communication skills for professional and personal growth.

• Teaches foreign language courses to adult learners seeking to build communication skills for personal, professional, or academic growth.
• Uses communicative and immersive teaching methods to enhance language acquisition.
• Develops course materials, assessments, and multimedia resources.
• Incorporates cultural context to enrich student learning experiences.
• Provides feedback and guidance to support student growth.
• Tracks and reports student attendance and performance.
• Uses technology and online platforms to support instruction as needed.
• Fosters a respectful, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Adapts instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborates with program staff to align language instruction with institutional goals.
• Designs and delivers instruction in one or more foreign languages across various proficiency levels.
• Creates engaging and interactive lessons that support speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
• Incorporates cultural content and authentic materials into course design.
• Utilizes differentiated instruction to meet learner needs.
• Integrates technology and online resources to enhance instruction.
• Assesses student performance through oral and written activities.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, assignments, and grades.
• Collaborates with program staff to ensure curriculum consistency and quality.
• Participates in professional development related to language instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in the language taught; OR Bachelor’s degree in the language taught plus at least two years of teaching or professional experience in the language; OR fluent/native speaker with a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of teaching or professional experience in the language.
• Fluency in the target language and proficiency in teaching it to adult learners.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition and instructional methods.
• Strong cross‑cultural communication skills and global awareness.
• Experience using communicative, student‑centered teaching techniques.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and language learning platforms.
• Ability to create inclusive, engaging classroom environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and the target language.
• Skill in developing curriculum and assessing language proficiency.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability in diverse educational settings.
• Organizational skills and attention to student progress tracking.

• Prior experience teaching adult learners preferred.

• The final candidate must successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.