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

Job Title: Part-Time Continuing Education Instructor (Non-Credit) Foreign Languages

Location: North Campus

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 1008267

The School of Continuing Education and Professional Development seeks a dynamic and experienced part‑time instructor to teach courses in Foreign Languages. These courses help adult learners build communication proficiency, cultural awareness, and language skills for professional and personal growth. Courses are designed to be immersive, culturally relevant, and learner‑centered.

• Teach foreign language courses to adult learners seeking to build communication skills for personal, professional, or academic growth.
• Use communicative and immersive teaching methods to enhance language acquisition.
• Develop course materials, assessments, and multimedia resources.
• Incorporate cultural context to enrich student learning experiences.
• Provide feedback and guidance to support student growth.
• Track and report student attendance and performance.
• Use technology and online platforms to support instruction as needed.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborate with program staff to align language instruction with institutional goals.
• Design and deliver instruction in one or more foreign languages across various proficiency levels.
• Create engaging and interactive lessons that support speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
• Incorporate cultural content and authentic materials into course design.
• Utilize differentiated instruction to meet learner needs.
• Integrate technology and online resources to enhance instruction.
• Assess student performance through oral and written activities.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assignments, and grades.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure curriculum consistency and quality.
• Participate in professional development related to language instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in the language taught; OR Bachelor’s degree in the language taught AND two (2) years of teaching and/or professional experience in the language; OR Fluent/native speaker with a Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years of teaching and/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 is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.