English as a Second Language - Faculty Part Time

Adjunct Faculty

Position Information

Position Title

English as a Second Language - Faculty Part Time

Position Type

Faculty

Department

English

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Fixed Term/Tenure Track

Fixed Term

Grade

...

Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range

Salary commensurate with experience and education

Union/Non Union

Non Union

Job Description Summary

This posting is accepting applications to establish a pool of applicants for possible future part-time openings.

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree or equivalent* or Bachelor’s Degree with current degree-candidate status in an accredited ESOL graduate program. (* Satisfactory completion of 30 semester hours or more of relevant academic study in an accredited doctoral program may, at the discretion of the Vice President, be determined to meet this requirement.)
2. Minimum of 15 graduate-level credits in ESOL or related field, modern foreign language, or linguistics.
3. Full-time or part-time teaching experience in an ESOL program at the secondary or post-secondary level which may include graduate teaching assistant experience.
4. OR Bachelor’s degree with concentration in French, or Spanish, or in linguistics and pertinent professional experience in ESOL ; or a Master’s Degree and pertinent professional experience in ESOL .

Criteria

CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process.

1. Extent and relevance of teaching experience. Extent and relevance of graduate educational preparation in areas relevant to anticipated course assignments.
2. Extent and relevance of non-teaching professional experience to anticipated teaching assignments. Example: Curriculum development.
3. Extent and relevance of scope and diversity of content areas in which teaching assignments can be undertaken.
4. Evidence of ability to teach effectively within, and contribute positively to, a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population and campus environment.

Job Requirements

1. Degree from an accredited institution.
2. Documentation of experience and performance required.
3. Unofficial transcripts must accompany application for teaching positions. Before an applicant can be recommended for hire, he/she must have an unofficial transcript on file with the college. Official transcripts of academic work are required upon an offer of employment.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
5. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
6. Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

ADJ17711/12

Open Date

11/19/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Background Check Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants

Prince George’s Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID -19 or tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to VMPO@pgcc.edu .

Application Status ; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Which of the following best describes your level of completed education? (Education details must be included in your application.)
   • Master's Degree or above from an accredited college/university
   • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
   • Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university
   • One to two years of college credit (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year)
   • Less than 30 credits from an accredited college/university
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • None of the above
2. * Min Qual: Do you have a Master's Degree or equivalent* or Bachelor's Degree with current degree-candidate status in an accredited ESOL graduate program? (See Minimum Qualifications)
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Min Qual: Do you have a minimum of 15 graduate-level credits in ESOL or related field, modern foreign language, or linquistics?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Min Qual: Do you have full-time or part-time teaching experience in an ESOL program at the secondary or post-secondary level which may include graduate teaching assistant experience. OR Bachelor's degree with concentration in French, or Spanish, or in linguistics and pertinent professional experience in ESOL; or a Master's Degree and pertinent professional experience in ESOL?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Please describe the extent to which your graduate education has prepared you to teach college composition and/or business/technical writing.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * Please describe in detail your experience and/or demonstrated ability to teach effectively within, and contribute positively to a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population and campus environment.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
7. * Please describe in detail the extent of relevant teaching experience.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
8. * Criteria: Please describe the extent of scope and diversity of content areas in which teaching assignments can be undertaken.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
9. * Criteria: Please describe in detail the relevance of your non-teaching professional experience to anticipated teaching assignments. Examples: Curriculum Development, interdisciplinary engagement, work with grant funded programs, industry certification.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
10. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • HERC
    • HigherEd Jobs
    • Hispanic Outlook
    • Indeed
    • Personal Referral
    • PGCC Website
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
    • The Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • The Washington Post
    • Other: Please indicate below
    • Educause
11. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected 'Other' please indicate source:
    
    (Open Ended Question)
    
    

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. Letter of Recommendation 3
6. Other