EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Division: Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences                  
Department: Humanities
Job title: Adjunct Instructor- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Reports to: Dean of Social Sciences
Supervises: Students
Position type: Part-time
FLSA Status: Exempt

KCKCC is preparing for the 2018 Fall Semester by identifying candidates for the following Adjunct Instructor positions.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hold all class sessions according to schedule.
• Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments to adequately cover the ESOL Program
• Student Learning Objectives for the specific course(s) taught.
• Use 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 experience.
• 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Master's degree in TESOL Applied Linguistics, or Linguistics.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse 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.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, etc.)
• Familiarity with the use of technology in teaching and learning preferred.
• Experience learning a second language and/or fluency in a second language preferred.
• Experience teaching ESL in an adult/higher education environment strongly preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree TESOL Applied Linguistics, or Linguistics.

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 job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

SALARY:   $757.00 per credit hour.
 

WORK SCHEDULE:

Must be able to work a variable schedule/varying hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours; as needed.
 

To Apply Submit:

• Kansas City Kansas Community College employment application online found at WWW.KCKCC.EDU, click on Services then select Employment Opportunities for a list of positions applying for.
• Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application (do not reference resume) and attach the required transcript (s).  Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for the online application process.  Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites and must show degree awarded, course work, and conferral date. Official transcripts for all the degree (s) awarded must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of offer of employment.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• College screening committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate (s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring supervisor.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 29, 2018, then open until filled.
 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of position given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job related duties through their hiring department. Specific job related duties assigned by hiring department shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be expanded in role or scope.

KCKCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.