Adjunct Faculty, ESOL Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Adjunct Job Type: Part Time Posted On: Thu Oct 15 2026

Function of Position: Adjunct faculty prepare and teach courses in the department, develop new educational materials, and assist with the assessment of student learning, as appropriate. Classes may be assigned for the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus, as needed. Adjunct faculty report to the ESOL Program coordinator and the chairperson of the World Languages & Cultures Department. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

For this posting, we are currently hiring for daytime, in-person teaching positions only; we have no late afternoon, evening, or online positions.

• Teaches integrated or skill-specific English language courses for ESOL Program students and evaluates student performance in ESOL as per guidelines set by the ESOL Program, WLC Department, and Monroe Community College
• Teaches course(s)/section(s), as outlined by the contract and as available
• Prepares innovative lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines
• Demonstrates and maintains current TESOL knowledge
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment that encourages student participation
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner
• Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate
• Actively engages in pedagogical and TESOL professional development
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the ESOL Program coordinator and/or WLC department chair, as appropriate

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned a master's degree in TESOL, applied linguistics, or a closely related field with a TESOL certificate from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Minimum of one year of ESOL classroom teaching experience
• Ability to teach courses within the department
• Evidence of effective English communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing)
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Evidence of proficiency with technology
• Commitment to continued professional growth

Preferred Qualifications:

• ESOL teaching experience at the college or high school level, or in an intensive English program
• Experience teaching intermediate or advanced-level reading and writing
• Cross-cultural experience, such as study or work abroad experience, and/or basic fluency in another language
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching
• Experience with computerized student record management

Pay Rate for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027: Determined by adjunct rank and ranges from $1,253- $1,528 per contact hour.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

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