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Adjunct Instructor, English Language Institute

Employer
North Central College
Location
Naperville, Illinois, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jul 19, 2024
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Position Information

Posting Number
F000379

Position Title
Adjunct Instructor, English Language Institute

Department
English Language Institute

Division
Academic Affairs

FLSA Status
Exempt

Faculty Status
Per Course Part-time Faculty

Supervisor Title
Director of English Language Institute

Status
Per Course Part-time Faculty

Tenure Track
No

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY
The North Central College English Language Institute ( ELI ) is seeking part-time instructors in the Intensive English Program. Course instruction may include Reading & Vocabulary, Writing & Grammar, Listening and Speaking, or Cultural Topics.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The part-time instructors report to the ELI Director. This position is responsible for teaching multilingual students in a variety of academic English language topics, at different levels. Instructors should be familiar with needs assessments and be able to effectively adapt curriculum to serve a variety of student populations.

DESCRIPTION OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Note that all functions described below must be performed, and it is normally the responsibility of the individual in this position to perform them and/or see that they are performed.

1. Prepare for and teach courses for English Language Learners as assigned and in accordance with curricular guidelines.
2. Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
3. Maintain and submit records of student attendance in accordance with program requirements.
4. Maintain and submit course syllabi and lesson plans in accordance with program requirements.
5. Attend scheduled staff meetings.
6. Meet with students, as appropriate.
7. Participate in orientation and placement testing, as required.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Individual must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities described below or be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Physical requirements of the job can be found on the last page of this document.

Customer service is critical to the success of North Central College. Strong customer service skills build retention and visibility as the College strives to distinguish itself from its competitors. An individual in this position must possess the proficiency, wherewithal and knowledge of principles and processes for providing high-quality customer service to colleagues and students within the College community, vendors who contribute to the College’s success and College patrons.

  1. Ability to effectively adapt ELI course materials to serve students of various levels of English language proficiency
  2. Ability to effectively teach multilingual students in a variety of subjects (Reading & Vocabulary, Writing & Grammar, Listening and Speaking, or Cultural Topics)
  3. A demonstrated ability to work with multilingual students from varying backgrounds and the ability to exercise the proper balance of persistence and patience as individually appropriate
  4. Ability to consistently demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
  5. Ability to work effectively as a member of a staff where teamwork and cooperation are important
  6. Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  7. Ability to use computer-based systems, including word-processing, Google docs, Microsoft excel




QUALIFICATION STANDARDS


Education and Experience:
  1. Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages or related field.
  2. Experience teaching in an Intensive English Program at the university level preferred.
  3. Experience teaching mixed-level students preferred.
  4. Experience with content-based instruction preferred.
  5. Experience working with students from beginning to advanced level preferred.
  6. Experience with alternative forms of assessment preferred


Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies
1

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please select the answer that best describes your work authorization:
    • I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.
    • I am currently authorized to work for a specific US employer on a work visa.
    • I will need a work visa, if hired.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Optional Documents

Company

Since 1861, North Central has been a place where new ideas lead to unlimited possibilities. We’re an independent college dedicated to the power of the liberal arts and sciences to transform students into leaders both in their careers and communities. Our nearly 3,000 students study across more than 65 undergraduate and graduate programs, with their education made richer by supportive faculty and staff, world-class facilities and countless opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.

A College on the move building on the foundation of more than 150 years of excellence, North Central continues to grow with numerous new facilities, programs and initiatives in the works.

 

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