Workforce Adjunct Instructor; ESL – Part-Time ESL

Workforce Adjunct Instructor (ESL – Part-Time ESL)

Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

NOVA Workforce is seeking English as a Second Language (ESL) instructors to teach in-person Part Time ESL semester-long courses at our American Culture & Language Institute (ACLI). Course levels range from CEFR: A1-C1. Part-Time ESL courses teach integrated skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) with a focus on readiness for life, for school and for work. This position is for in-person instruction only.

Applicants who wish to teach remotely will not be considered. Courses are held at the Alexandria Campus, Annandale Campus, Woodbridge Campus, and Manassas Campus.

This posting is designed to build a pool of potential ESL instructors for ACLI. Instructors are hired on a semester or project basis. Teaching in one semester does not necessarily guarantee future teaching appointments. There may or may not be any positions currently available at the time of application. However, to be considered for current/future openings, please complete the application process.

Duties and Tasks:

• Teach a Part-Time ESL (50 hrs per semester) course in person.
• Demonstrate student centered, communicative teaching methodologies (task-based, problem-based, project based, scaffolding, content-based) in lesson planning and in lesson presentation.
• Align daily instruction and course materials with established departmental curriculum and learning objectives.
• Design and implement authentic, reliable, ongoing productive formative assessments for students throughout the semester.
• Utilize Canvas for course information and to store student assignments/resources.
• Integrate the assigned textbook(s) and supplement with authentic, level-appropriate materials as needed.
• Evaluate students' entry and exit skills via the initial diagnostic tasks and final departmental exams and the department rubrics.
• Record student attendance.
• Complete all mandatory training at hire and annually.

Essential Functions:

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations. Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Special Assignments - May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications - KSA's:

• Deep knowledge of communicative language teaching methodologies: task-based, problem-based, project based, scaffolding, and content-based
• Highly experienced in Google Suite and Canvas/Blackboard or related LMS usage for instruction (assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, gradebook, modules)
• Excellent organizational skills and classroom management skills
• Ability to work with groups of varying ages and skill levels – including differentiating instruction
• Ability to utilize program rubrics to grade students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually as well as on a team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree + a TESOL Certificate or higher education in TESOL or Linguistics.
• 1-2 years or more of adult ESL teaching experience at a college/community college/literacy council/adult education ESOL

Additional Considerations:

• Masters in TESOL/TESL or Masters in Linguistics with a minor in TESOL or a TESOL Certificate
• 3-5 years or more of adult ESL teaching experience at a college/community college/literacy council/adult education ESOL
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Significant experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.