FT
Lecturer Position

Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL)

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full or part time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

About the role

Forsyth Technical Community College Employment Opportunities Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL)

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL)

Posting Number 2433 Job Schedule Part Time Job Shift Varied OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty Min Salary 22.40 Max Salary 25.65 Work Location West Campus

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary The English as a second language (ESL) instructor reports to the ESL Coordinator and the Director of College and Career Readiness. This person will be responsible for assisting adult learners with acquiring the English language, academic, and workforce development skills necessary to achieve a high school equivalency diploma and to transition to post-secondary or job opportunities.

This position is for in-person teaching, so only local candidates need apply at this time.

This position will be open until filled. Candidates will be contacted throughout the semester.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Prior classroom experience teaching English as a second language.
  • Maintain proficiency in technology (Microsoft Office, Access, email, etc.).
  • Support the mission, vision, and values of North Carolina Community Colleges.
  • Understand and appreciate the philosophy of the NC Community College System.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • One to two years of classroom teaching experience in a secondary school, community college, adult education or alternative educational institution.
  • TESOL certificate.
  • Essential Duties

  • Develop lesson plans and course materials that maximize student learning in English as a second language and follow established curriculum. Evaluate student progress regularly, with an emphasis on building language skills to a level of high school proficiency on TABE, CASAS, or other, approved standardized assessments.
  • Develop lesson plans aligned to the NCCCS College and Career Readiness Adult Education Content Standards.
  • Use a communicative, student-centered approach that employs appropriate and differentiated teaching and learning strategies – i.e. individual, group, hands-on and contextualized instruction as well as lecture and discussion. Incorporate instructional technology when available and appropriate.
  • Review course content and materials as well as student evaluations and make recommendations to Coordinator for course revision and/or development.
  • Maintain accurate records of student daily hours through self-service attendance, pre and post-test hours, and progress. Submit final rosters according to established deadlines.
  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of educational functioning levels (EFL's), post-testing guidelines and performance measures.
  • Implement best practices for the retention and recruitment of students.
  • Adhere to institutional policies and procedures. Enforce rules concerning student behavior.
  • Assist with the enrollment of students to improve retention efforts.
  • Attend and actively participate in team meetings and twelve hours of professional development annually.
  • Treat others respectfully, speak to others courteously, and behave in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interactions that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.
  • Model an understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Instructional Coordinator or Director.
  • Physical Demands Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    · The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.· The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.· The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.· The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.· The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.· Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Workplace Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    · Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

    Posting Detail Information

    Open Date 12/04/2024

    Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants If you need assistance, please contact HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you have experience teaching English as a Second Language ?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    Optional Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Other Document
  • Professional Certificates
  • Official Transcripts 1
  • Official Transcripts 2
  • Official Transcripts 3
  • Official Transcripts 4
  • How to apply

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