Part-time Faculty WDCE ESOL Instructor

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Job TitlePart-time Faculty WDCE ESOL Instructor

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Montgomery College Adult ESOL & Basic Skills for College and Careers (AEBSCC) department is currently accepting applications for a part-time ESOL faculty member. The Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Early Childhood Education (ECE) grant-funded program provides eligible participants with the training required for the nationally-recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential. Under direction of the project director, the ESOL faculty member provides instruction to English language learners seeking to improve their English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The ESOL faculty member will provide instruction four evenings a week in the content and ESOL classroom, while ECE classes are in session for the FY22 academic year with possibility of extension pending funding. Instruction is expected to be remote/online for the foreseeable future.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis . Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs.***

• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning & Instruction

• Develop and deliver lesson plans that align with the curriculum and state standards.
• Provide scaffolded, explicit instruction, practice, and assessment in reading, writing, speaking, and listening that promote student learning.
• Provide co-instruction and collaborate with an Early Childhood Education Instructor in the delivery of instruction.

Student Support

• Share information and resources with students in need of financial, academic, and personal assistance.
• Assist students in the completion of required forms for enrollment and verification of employment.
• Maintain records of student attendance and academic progress.
• Work closely with the Project Director, Intake and Assessment Specialist, and Job Developer to encourage student retention, goal attainment, and transition to the workforce.

Administrative Duties

• Works with project director to meet grant outcomes, including delivery of instruction, assessment, and other metrics, as established by state funding sources.
• Monitor email/app communications from students, EARN ECE staff, and the college and respond in a timely manner, as appropriate.
• Meet all deadlines for lesson plans, attendance reports, and/or other administrative documentation as required.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development trainings, workshops, and meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS in TESOL, linguistics, education, foreign language, English or related field with ESL teaching experience.
  • Certificates from an acknowledged ESL training program also considered (BA/BS required).
• Experience teaching ESOL for a minimum of two years.
• Demonstrated experience teaching ESOL using a variety of delivery methods, online resources and technology applications across the curriculum.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus)*. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master’s degree or higher in TESOL, linguistics or related field.
• Experience co-teaching or team-teaching.
• Experience with content-based instruction.
• Teaching experience using industry-driven curriculum.
• Teaching experience in Adult or Vocational ESOL.
• Remote/online instruction experience preferred.

Application Process :

• Click Here to apply online
• Online applications must be received by August 4, 2021.
• For consideration, you must: (optional)
  
  Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;
  
  Submit a cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.
  
  

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Must provide proof of US degree equivalency for international degrees.

Montgomery College is a tobacco and smoke-free environment

For disability related accommodations please call 240-567-5353 or send an email to: hrstm@montgomerycollege.edu at least two weeks in advance.

Montgomery College is an academic institution committed to promoting equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Closing DateWednesday, August 4, 2021

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace

For disability-related accommodations, please call 240-567-5353 or send an email to: hrstm@montgomerycollege.edu .

Two (2) weeks’ notice required to provide accommodations.

Montgomery College is an academic institution committed to promoting

equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.