Adult Basic Studies​/ESOL Adjunct

Overview

Description
Adult Basic Studies / ESOL Adjunct
Salary: $1,000 per credit
* Classification:
Adjunct Faculty

Reports to:

Associate Dean of Transitional Studies
Olympic College is seeking Transitional Studies adjunct faculty to fill available positions within the program;
Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). These positions provide individualized and/or group instruction to Transitional Studies students with a range of academic and career goals. Faculty will assist in program development to ensure compliance with state and federal policies and grant regulations, and lead adjunct faculty in developing curricula that support the College’s mission and the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS).

Work sites may vary between Bremerton, Shelton, or Poulsbo campuses. This is a part-time adjunct faculty position. Teaching assignments are in-person with a synchronous hybrid/hy-flex component.

• Teach all levels of Transitional skills in adult education (ABE, GED preparation, and High School+), including computer and work readiness skills.
• Teach all levels of ESOL in adult education, including computer and work readiness skills.
• Administer CASAS Appraisal, Pre-tests, and Post-tests; collect, submit, and analyze data for program reporting in the Web-based WABERS system.
• Collaborate with other instructors in developing courses and curricula.
• Manage record keeping complying with federal and state requirements.
• Consult with students and assist all students in setting, documenting, and monitoring progress toward meaningful personal and educational goals.
• Provide quality teaching including related preparation and grading.
• Provide class syllabi to students and to the division office as requested.
• Maintain accurate records of students and complete forms as required.
• Attend quarterly or more frequent Transitional Studies meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge within the appropriate discipline and teaching profession.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the community college mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.
• May require evening instruction.
• This position is considered hybrid.
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Adult/Developmental Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field.
• Intermediate-level computer competency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent English speaking, writing, listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with integrated and/or contextualized basic skills instruction.
• Ability to use technologies commonly used in instruction and office environments, including learning management systems in all class modalities.
• Experience teaching in face-to-face, online and hybrid environments.
• Ability to work with students, staff, and the community.
• Attention to detail, with experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience facilitating the success of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Uphold Olympic College’s values and ethics to foster respectful, open, and honest discourse.

• Master’s degree in Adult/Developmental Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field. Preference for TESL/TESOL or related field such as Applied Linguistics.
• Experience teaching students from diverse countries, including immigrants/refugees and international students in the community college environment.
• Knowledge of how cultural perspectives affect learning and communication.
• Experience implementing Basic Skills requirements of the SBCTC (e.g., Washington Adult Learning Standards, CCRS).
• Student-centered pedagogy with active learning.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Experience assessing ESOL teaching methods and curriculum changes on student engagement and success.
• Commitment to professional development in ESOL; publications, presentations, memberships, conferences, and workshops.
• Experience teaching online.
• Bilingual abilities…