INTENSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE FACULTY-PART TIME (POOL)

About the position

Peninsula College seeks an experienced and dynamic Adjunct Instructor to join our Intensive English Language Studies (IELS) program. This position focuses on delivering high-quality, in-person instruction to prepare students for academic success in higher education settings. The instructor will teach a multi-level curriculum to international and resident students, fostering an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with diverse student populations and contribute to the success of the college's international programs and our multilingual student population.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate multi-level ESL classes tailored to students' varying proficiency levels.
• Develop students' academic English skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Utilize technology to enhance instructional delivery and engagement.
• Employ diverse teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Create contextualized learning activities relevant to academic and real-life needs.
• Foster an interactive classroom environment to build confidence in English use.
• Continuously assess teaching strategies and adapt lessons based on feedback.
• Design, update, and align course syllabi and materials with program goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency across the curriculum.
• Incorporate culturally responsive practices into course content.
• Create and administer assessments to measure student progress.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to guide academic development.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance in compliance with policies.
• Build supportive relationships with students to help them navigate challenges.
• Offer regular office hours and individualized assistance, as defined by PCFA contract.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed.
• Stay informed of advancements in ESL education.
• Participate in workshops, conferences, and training sessions.
• Engage in reflective teaching practices to improve quality.
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to program planning.
• Assist with outreach efforts to promote the ESL program.
• Support the evaluation of program objectives to align with institutional goals.

Requirements

• Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience teaching ESL, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to teach multi-level ESL classes effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA certification.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including international students.
• Previous teaching experience in a community college setting.
• Familiarity with best practices in adult language acquisition.

Benefits

• Part-time position.
• Salary will be based on the part-time faculty salary schedule.
• Sick leave is 8 hours per month times your Full-time equivalent.