Adjunct, ESOL; Education Department

Position: Adjunct, ESOL (Education Department)
Salary: $41.37 Hourly
Location : Lakeland
Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary
Job Number:
Org: Education Program
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 8:00 AM Eastern

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Description

Reporting to the campus Dean of Academic Affairs, the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable student success. Working closely with the campus Associate Dean of Academics and the Department Coordinator/Program Director, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary term-to-term assignment.

ESOL Adjunct Instructor - Education Department (Hybrid Position)
The ESOL Adjunct Instructor provides instruction to teacher candidates obtaining the Florida ESOL Endorsement. The role focuses on preparing educators to effectively support English Language Learners (ELLs) through evidence-based instructional strategies and alignment with Florida Department of Education ESOL competencies and standards. Responsibilities include course facilitation, assessment of candidate performance, and support in applying ESOL strategies within K-12 classroom settings.
Essential Functions/Duties

• Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets.
• Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
• Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course.
• Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/or select course-related materials.

Typical Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.

Working Conditions/Additional Information

• This position is a part-time on-campus position located at our campus. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.)
• Weekend and evening work may be required.
• Position may be required to work during college closures (such as winter/spring break and inclement weather closures).
• Reliable transportation is required for travel to campuses and centers. Possession of a valid Florida's Driver's License is required (or must be eligible to obtain a Florida's license within 30 days).

Required Education:

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in any appropriate combination of the following fields or related fields:
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Kindergarten through Grade 12
  • Elementary Education with an ESOL endorsement
  • Early Childhood Education with an ESOL endorsement

and

• Professional Florida Teacher Certification in Early Childhood (Kindergarten through Grade
  3) with an ESOL Endorsement, or ESOL Kindergarten through Grade 12

Required Experience:

• At least three years' experience in teaching at the Early Childhood (Kindergarten through Grade
  3) level or Elementary (Kindergarten through Grade
  6) level

Teaching experience is preferred.
Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• an electronic job application,
• cover letter,
• current vita/resume, and
• unofficial transcripts.

Important Information

• Upload unofficial transcripts when applying. If you need to request official transcripts, please have them sent directly to HR. Once opened or uploaded by you, they become unofficial.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this…