Adjunct Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL)
Salary: $34.15 - $38.30 Hourly
Location: Durham, NC
Job Type: Adjunct Instructor (PT)
Job Number: 25-26-00055
Division: Office of The President
Department: English as a Second Language
Opening Date: December 11, 2025
Closing Date: September 30, 2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA Exempt: Yes
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Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an Adjunct Instructor in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Department. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. The Instructor will work closely with the Program Director, ESL on matters related to and for the benefit of the English as a Second Language Department and its students.
Examples of Duties:
• Initially and continuously assess student goals. • Assess student progress both formally and informally throughout the reporting period. • Prepare and deliver classroom presentations at the appropriate level for the students within a given class. • Meet every scheduled class for the entire scheduled time, except for approved absences with advance notice. • Vary methods of classroom instruction and involve adult students in classroom activities. • Use materials and resources appropriate for adults. • Incorporate the life experience that learners bring to the classroom. • Create and maintain a positive and non-intimidating learning atmosphere. • Respect the culture and ethnicity of the students. • Report student attendance information using Web Attendance throughout the instructional period. • Communicate regularly with the ESL Program Director in person or by phone/email. • Complete all mandatory training.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree (or Higher), ESL training, and ESL teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in TESL or a closely related field. • One or more years of experience teaching ESL in an adult education program.
Supplemental Information:
• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System. • Demonstrated ability to use modern instructional technology (Microsoft Office, learning management systems, e-mail, Internet, student information databases, library research databases) and experience with Internet-based instruction. • Competence in oral and written communication skills necessary for effective teaching. • Ability to be organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks. • Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, colleagues, and community groups. • Ability to make presentations to small or large audiences. • Ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful communication and interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community. • Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. • Familiarity with OSHA standards as they apply to educational environments.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. • Ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses. • Ability to express or exchange ideas. • Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs. • Good eye/hand dexterity. • Normal Working Hours: Specific work hours are to be determined by the scheduled class hours and by consultation with the supervisor. Hours are not guaranteed but are based on student enrollment and faculty needs. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Application Information:
01 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than High School High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelors degree Masters degree Doctorate degree
02 Do you have at least six months of experience teaching English as a Second Language?
Yes No
03 Do you have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) and ESL teacher training, or a Master's Degree, or a doctoral degree in TESL or a closely related field?
Yes No
Employer Information:
Durham Technical Community College 1637 East Lawson Street Durham, North Carolina, 27703 Phone: 919-536-7244-5101 919-536-7200 Website: https://www.durhamtech.edu/