English for Speakers of Other Languages (Adjunct Faculty)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (Adjunct Faculty)

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $1,070.32 per credit hour
Employee category: Adjunct
Department: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Reports to: Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA002Adjunct
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator
 

SUMMARY
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for Adjunct faculty to teach courses in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).  This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position are accepted on an ongoing basis due to increasing demand for courses in this subject area.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required.
• Conduct all class sessions according to schedule.
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments to cover the ESOL Program Student Learning Objectives for the specific course (s) taught.
• Use student-centered teaching methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and collaboration and engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become independent learners with higher-order thinking skills.
• Organize and explain content using methods which are appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
• Assign and provide feedback for in- and out-of-class work; monitor student progress.
• Perform adequate assessment and analysis of assessment according to college requirements.
• Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of one's own pedagogy.
• Provide regular, timely reports to students of academic performance including current grades in course(s) taught.
• Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grade, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration.
• Other related duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• College-level ESOL teaching experience.
• Demonstrated participation in interdisciplinary teaching and learning initiatives.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and trends, especially regarding expedited assimilation.
• Ability to perform well in an urban community college serving a multicultural population.
• Documented record of establishing and maintaining appropriate professional relationships.
• Knowledge of classroom technology best practices as related to language acquisition.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of various cultures, language groups, and abilities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of college students, including those with disabilities.
• Interest and demonstrated experience in multiple language skill areas, and multiple levels of English language proficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in TESOL, Linguistics, or Applied Linguistics.
• College-level ESOL teaching experience.
• Demonstrated participation in interdisciplinary teaching and learning initiatives.
• Ability to perform well in an urban community college serving a diverse population.
• Documented record of establishing and maintaining appropriate professional relationships.
• Knowledge of classroom technology best practices as related to language acquisition.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in TESOL, Linguistics, or Applied Linguistics.
• Teaching experience in an open enrollment, urban community college.
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

WORKING CONDITIONS
In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. Occasionally, the employee may need to push or lift items. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the role.

WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments, or on program and scheduling changes.

To Apply: 

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

•  As openings for adjunct faculty become available, candidates may be selected from this pool of applicants.
• Read the job announcement carefully noting the minimum qualifications and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• During the application process, unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
 

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer