Adjunct, ESL

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

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Please note that this position will remain open until filled.

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Northampton Community College is currently accepting applicants for an English as a Second Language (ESL) Adjunct Instructor due to anticipated enrollment for the upcoming 2026 Spring term. All courses are scheduled for weekday mornings or evenings. Most classes will meet in person; remote teaching options are limited.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Provide high quality English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction at specific levels and skill areas; hold office hours for academic consultation for students.

* Provide learner centered instruction with appropriate assessment.

* Create course syllabi and lesson plans following the ESL department established curriculum guidelines; integrate a variety of sound instructional methods and technology into daily classes.

* Produce relevant and reliable assessment tools and conduct routine assessment to evaluate student progress throughout the semester.

* Carry out final assessment for each course which reflects the material taught throughout the semester.

* Maintain the ESL department's mission and policies.

* Collaborate with ESL staff on programs, curriculum, and activities.

* Provide culturally appropriate classroom leadership.

* Attend training and staff meetings as required.

Qualifications:

*Master's degree in TESOL or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution

*Demonstrated knowledge of language teaching and learning

*College teaching experience preferred

*Ability to work with diverse groups of students

*Strong verbal and written communication skills