Adjunct Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL)

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor English as a Second Language (ESL)

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Instructor English as a Second Language (ESL)
STATUS:Part time
DEPARTMENT: Department of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL)
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Adjunct Faculty-JUAC IEA-NEA
REPORTS TO: Director Department of Adult Education and Literacy
PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications
HIRING RANGE: Hiring Rate Per Contact Hour: Fall 2026 to Summer 2027: $1161.00 if candidate holds a Bachelors or Masters degree and $1220.00 if candidate holds a Ph.D. Ed.D or J.D.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity gender language age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

An adjunct community college instructor is an instructor hired for one semester to teach one or more courses for which he/she is qualified. The adjunct instructor reports to the appropriate Instructional Coordinator and/or Director and provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full-time staff in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required. Adjunct instructors may submit preferences for locations ad loads. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
direct and explicit instruction to students in assigned subject area(s)
student progress report outcomes and refer students for additional assessments and/or support services
in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations
with departmental curriculum grading standards attendance policies textbook choices assessments and other established processes.
classes regularly; return college reports credentials and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff and director.
retain students through goal attainment
with all legal and ethical obligations including FERPA ADA and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
to furthering the mission goals and core values of the college and the department at all times
other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract and/or by the department

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Education or closely related field.
(3) years of teaching experience in adult education (ABE GED ESL) and/or developmental college reading writing and/or math. Certification certificates endorsements and related experience will be considered.
and/or expertise in instructional/classroom technology.
commitment to teaching and learning.
proficiency in oral and written English.
to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
commitment to the colleges core values of respect and inclusion sustainability integrity collaboration humor and well-being innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Education Adult Education or closely related field
Middle School High School Teacher Certification and/or ESL/Bilingual education endorsement
with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

classroom physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS

are performed indoors in the usual classroom and/or lab environment.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

Resume

A cover letter with your interest in being considered for the position.

Unofficial Transcripts (must be included)

BENEFITS

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

28